Starred Reviews
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
“Rayne offers an empowering, thorough, and inclusive guide to sexuality for ‘older teenagers who identify as female.’ . . . Rayne’s book is notable for the breadth and depth of its discussions; readers seeking advice on or knowledge about virtually any aspect of… View →
Feminism from A to Z
“Pitman does an excellent job of making complex topics understandable and relatable while providing tips on actions people can take to bring more equality to the world. A great purchase for both public and high school libraries.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Nelson’s well-researched biography reads much like a tall tale or frontier legend – as well it should: ‘Outlaws learned that when Marshal Reeves had your warrant, you were as good as got. . . ’ Christie’s bold full-page paintings echo the heroic… View →
Wolf's Coming!
“Suspense builds from the very first page of this new twist on the not-such-a-big-bad-wolf theme.”―School Library Journal View →
Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
“Readers will be enticed by both the scientific detective work and by the tantalizing mysteries that remain.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
“An all-around laugh-out-loud delight.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review View →
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
“Christie’s memorable paintings convey Reeves’s determination and caring, while rugged brushstrokes form the frontier terrain. Youngsters will find much to admire here.” —School Library Journal View →
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
“Solidly researched, the well-written text follows Wassaja (later renamed Carlos Montezuma) as he was sold into slavery and purchased by a kind Italian photographer. . . This title should be promoted for Native American, multicultural, and biography units.” … View →
Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
“Written in Bone casts a magnifying glass on the hardships and realities of colonial life so often romanticized in American lore.” —School Library Journal View →
Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley
“The archaeological process is well documented in both words and pictures, and the conclusions are interesting and even surprising. Highly recommended for school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, Starred review View →
The Perfect Shot
“This novel will resonate with readers long after the final page.” —Starred Review, School Library Journal View →
Little Wolf's Book of Badness
“. . .the fall-down funny story of a cheerful nonconformist finding a way to be himself. Written in a style somewhere between A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh and Dav Pilkey’s The Adventures of Captain Underpants the story owes it humor as much to Ross’s line… View →
Swing around the Sun
“A well-loved collection of seasonal poems, first published in 1965, is revived for a new generation, creating a rich, vibrant reading and viewing experience. An exceptional marriage of poetry and art that will encourage children to write and illustrate their own seasonal poems,… View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“Clara’s story teaches children about tenacity, caring for and about others, and strength of character.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“Beautifully crafted and smoothly translated, this searing novel is all the more remarkable for the sense of place it conveys through vividly remembered details of an African world. . . Painful to read, but unforgettable, this book will provoke thought and discussion.”… View →
The Secret of Priest's Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story
“At once sobering and uplifting, this is an astounding story of survival, powerfully told.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“Smoothly translated. . . the account of Jeanne’s survival is remarkable and inspiring, as she indeed proves herself a fighter in many ways. . . The heroine’s story ends on a welcome note of hope.” —Publishers Weekly, starred… View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“Bootman (Fish for the Grand Lady) triumphs with this gorgeously moody, thoroughly cinematic retelling of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, ingeniously set during the Harlem Renaissance and starring a mysterious musician from the Caribbean. . . With text that beautifully… View →
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“A good story and a solid resource. . . This book will engage young readers emotionally and intellectually.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
How Not to Be a Dick: An Everyday Etiquette Guide
“Doherty fires absurd twenty-first-century zingers that happen to be really, really, really funny.”—starred, Booklist View →
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
“The plot twists and turns energetically; in the end, Cuy saves himself from being dinner by fooling Tio Antonio once again. Knuston’s robust prints, characterized by heavy black lines and subdued colors, are remarkably effective in conveying experessions and humor. "… View →