Reviews
No Steps Behind: Beate Sirota Gordon's Battle for Women's Rights in Japan
“Gottesfeld’s compelling telling is supplemented by comprehensive notes. Witanto’s illustrations richly render the story of an immigrant’s contribution with the precision of old snapshots.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem
“[A] fascinating example of field biology . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Off Course
“[A] quick-paced read . . .”—Booklist View →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“[A] solid and timely foundation.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation
“[A] useful purchase for school libraries. . . . Readers wanting to dig deeper after seeing Hamilton will benefit from a read.”—School Library Journal View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“This ultimately triumphant work of nonfiction reverently pays tribute to the memory of those whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.”—Booklist View →
A Girl Like Me
“An excellent addition for all collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Distant Stars: Book 3
“A tremendous finale to a singular trilogy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Blood and Guts
“Early elementary browsers will swarm upon this simple series . . .”—Booklist View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“[A] sensitively written and thoughtfully illustrated resource.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps: A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-century London
“The humorous illustrations enhance the ridiculous lengths women went to in order to maintain their hairstyles. . . .[A] fun book about a little-known topic.”—School Library Journal View →
A Scarf for Keiko
“A rich source for discussion, both about outward political oppression and the inward struggle to behave honorably amid it.”—Publishers Weekly View →
How to Live on the Edge
“Burgeoning with questions like Can we love after we’ve lost? and Can we fight fate?, this powerful story answers yes!”—NoNieqa Ramos, author of The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary and The Truth Is View →
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“Kugel for Hanukkah?” by Gretchen M. Everin. Illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown. (Kar-Ben Publishing) A wide-eyed animal-loving young girl celebrates Hanukkah with her family, hoping for the gift of a pet, such as a puppy, kitten, bird or hamster. Instead, on the first night, she… View →
I Love Matzah
“Matzah lovers rejoice—this one’s for you!” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Potatoes at Turtle Rock
Narrator Annie leads her family on a nighttime hike around their farm to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Annie uses riddles (and potatoes) to talk about old traditions and make new ones. Get it on Amazon. View →
Clarence's Topsy-Turvy Shabbat
“The best surprise is what a joyful found family the animals make at Shabbat dinner. Jaded readers will love this crafty twist on the holy fool.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bear Named Bjorn
“A meditative tale with a homespun feel, best for thoughtful readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Second Dad Summer
“Through Klas’ eminently likable young protagonist, readers enter a space where homosexuality and bisexuality are thoughtfully discussed and traditional ideas of masculinity are explored and challenged. . . .Touching and unforgettable.”—Kirkus Reviews View →