Starred Reviews
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Smith smartly streamlines language while staying true to the narrative’s core concepts by adding brief sidebars that explain featured terminology, pose reflection questions, and highlight important passages, inviting collaborative discussion and acting as a call to… View →
Let's Play, Little Rabbit
“An irresistible read-aloud, and a delight for all.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
“[A] fascinating introduction . . . Latta utilizes primary sources, from contemporary newspaper articles to photographs, to make Walker’s remarkable life come alive for readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“This author is as resourceful and ingenious in relating the story of her subject as Jeanne Villepreux-Power was in her scholarly endeavors. . . . This life story of an important female pioneer in the sciences is highly recommended.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Bumblebee Grumblebee
“Delightful images and carefully selected text combine for a silly, innovative, entirely enjoyable read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
“Effectively using a compelling story to illustrate the concept of rewilding, this informative, striking presentation is powerful in its hopeful story that integrates history, environmental appreciation, and explanations of the interdependence of species in a landscape and the… View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“The tone of the book is inspiring, but Brown doesn’t shy away from the mistreatment Chisholm encountered . . . Crews’ vividly textured illustrations positively sing, enhancing the text and making for a perfect introduction for young readers everywhere. As powerful as… View →
Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask
“With its important lessons about self-acceptance and its action-packed scenes of fighting monsters, Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask is a delightful fantasy novel.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford — Ally, Activist, and Founder of PFLAG
“®ousing prose . . . . This is a valuable tool for research projects, with backmatter that includes information on Jeanne’s son Morty Manford, PFLAG’s history, a robust list of sources, and an up-to-date selection of other titles about queer history. . . . Stylish, View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Both an urgent, essential call to action and an uplifting love letter.” –starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“Painfully real.” –starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
“Beautifully illustrated and informative.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Maybe You Might
“This gorgeous book shimmers with hope and possibilities. . . . and supports the idea that one small person might change the world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Yuck, You Suck!: Poems about Animals That Sip, Slurp, Suck
“A delightful book that amuses and educates.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day
“A delicious read-aloud and perfect recommendation for every child, any day of the week.—starred, School Library Journal View →
Lionel Poops
“The story is sublime in its simplicity, and the humor will delight its intended audience as well as the[ir] caregivers . . . . Potty training has never been so much fun.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Gold Mountain
“An exceptionally told story that will satisfy readers of history, mystery, and adventure while providing food for thought.”—starred, Booklist View →
Make Way for Animals!: A World of Wildlife Crossings
“Everything readers need to know about wildlife crossings—what they are, why they are needed, who makes them happen—in a book all libraries should own.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech
“Cover[s] various aspects of mindfulness, with Marcus advising students what to do about all the busyness we face in this tech-fueled world. . . . lively and deeply relevant work that is a must for school and public libraries.”—starred, Booklist View →
Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion
“[A] compelling shift in how this period of American history has traditionally been told. . . . An excellent starting point for researchers.”—starred, Booklist View →
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
“Dommermuth-Costa and Landsverk’s research on the nonreligious, nature-loving, and doting daughter is revelatory; their back matter is impeccable; and the fascinating portrait they paint of the often misunderstood author is mesmerizing. . . . An excellent biography for all YA View →