Reviews
Neville's Great Escape
“Fans of Avery’s earlier book will be delighted to see Neville back and more resolute than ever, his tenacity a model for times when it’s imperative to persist. Playful storytelling and art blend for a paean to the power of determination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Loans and Credit: A Teen Guide to Borrowing
“©hock-full of practical advice . . . a helpful toolbox for fledgling young adult consumers. . . . Sensible explanations of how to use debt without succumbing to endless interest payments.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Spotting a Scam
“[A]ll teens should come away more aware that there are some bad, clever actors out there—and what to do about them. . . . Brief, practical, and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dealing with Cyberbullying
“Brevity, chapter summaries, varied typefaces and colors, ample photos, and a conversational writing style make this difficult subject more approachable. Some of the information is repeated throughout, so that even casual browsing is likely to be informative. A helpful introduction View →
How to Help Refugees
“A balanced, informative look at forced migration and what can be done to address this global crisis. . . . The color photographs throughout depicting the realities of displacement are powerful without resorting to shock value, helping readers engage with empathy and awareness.… View →
How to Deal with Drug Wars
“[T]he simple, straightforward prose and scrupulously neutral presentation of opposing viewpoints make this a useful introductory resource. A clearly written account of an ongoing crisis that has a broad impact on society.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Disco Dave
“The illustrations are outta sight, with colors, patterns, and hairstyles that will entertain children and their radical reading helpers alike.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Saving: A Teen Guide to Saving for the Future
“Practical advice . . . is peppered throughout and tempered with realism. . . . A basic introduction to an important topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“Clarkson makes regular birds magical and curious and weird and incredible. Bravo.”—The Spinoff, from The Spinoff’s best books of 2025 list View →
Cosmic Chaos
“An imaginative and appealing choice for growing readers and a worthwhile addition to large elementary-library collections.”—Booklist View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“First-generation Cuban American Olivera captures Guilló’s excitement for this fledgling sport and how it was embraced by the people of Cuba in the book’s illustrations, which cleverly incorporate the brilliant red and blue of the Cuban flag. . . . an informative piece… View →
How to Deal with Gun Violence
“Hunter successfully avoids using coded, politically partisan language, and mentions important contextual data . . . . Many photos break up the text, showing memorials, crime scenes, and racially diverse people protesting for and against gun-related issues.”—Kirkus… View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“Simple paneling and cinematic plot beats convey a moving story of war and displacement set against a lushly rendered jungle backdrop with starlit night skies.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Choir Grrrl
“Granillo’s lyrical text demonstrates the creative power of music to express new ideas, make meaningful connections, and heal damaged hearts. . . .Choir and band nerds will love this story featuring found families and musical joy.”—Booklist View →
Frank the Monster
“Strandberg’s well-crafted small-town setting and suspenseful pacing draw readers in, while his quietly matter-of-fact prose, speckled with satisfying detail, expresses Frank’s frustration, alienation, and even rage—feelings his young audience will recognize. . . . An… View →
Bang!: The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks
“The clearly written accompanying text is marked by accessible organization and a careful selection of facts that together create an engaging read that’s filled with details without overwhelming readers. . . . Illuminating and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
99 Things to Do Before You Finish High School (Revised and Updated)
“Teens fighting boredom or looking for alternatives to screen time will find inspiration in this trove of suggestions for activities.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“A momentous testimony.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery
“Tunnels into its topic with gusto and precision.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When It's Your Turn for Midnight
“A sparkling jewel of a story grounded in emotional truths.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale
“Koffsky concocts a comically far-fetched origin story for matzo-crust pizza in this punny picture book. . . . Miracles come in many forms, including culinary ones, this playful Passover tale suggests.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Understanding Deepfakes
“Sanderson clearly and concisely presents information from an objective, fact-based perspective. . . . This matter-of-fact tone presents balanced information on deepfakes’ pros and cons without condescension or fearmongering, focusing on the essentials teens need to know. . . .… View →
Talia and the Passover HUG-gadah
“. . .Talia’s creative ears transform a Passover-related word into something entirely different in this amiable picture book from Elovitz Marshall. . .”—Publishers Weekly View →