Reviews
The Truth Is
“[P]ortray[s] the complex lives of young people who grieve but also reclaim hope against so many obstacles.”—Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez and Dealing in Dreams View →
“Pawlak’s paper collage characters fairly jump from the page, with expressive, engaging eyes and details worth returning to.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“®eaders will savor details about how history, superstition, and human perception have inspired some of the most feared and beloved monster legends.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together
Growing Up Gorilla by Clare Hodgson Meeker is heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newborn baby at Seattle’s Woodland Park. . . Profusely illustrated throughout with full color… View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“A must-read for curious queer teens, the book is also of potential interest to adults interested in the subjects addressed.”—Booklist View →
Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights
“A timely resource for young adults.”—Booklist View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“[T]he connections to history and science also make the text fascinating and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.”—School Library Journal View →
Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
“©ould be incorporated into a class in many ways, such as a read aloud, an introduction to a science unit, or a thematic unit about seasons.”—Booklist View →
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“It’s Hanukkah time, and the family gathers every night to light candles, open presents, and enjoy a different flavor of latkes. Grandma receives some interesting gifts (dried cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla), but the unnamed… View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“The Key from Spain is highly recommended both for children and adults interested in learning about Sephardic culture and history.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Friends and Neighbors: Monkey & Robot
“. . . [P]erfect for children learning to read or encountering graphic novels for the first time.”—School Library Journal View →
Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants
“[W]ell researched and will prove a useful resource to students researching wildlife conservation.”—Booklist View →
A Map into the World
“Kim’s digital artwork using pastels, graphite, watercolors, and hand-scanned textures captures the warmth of family, the charm of changing seasons, and the depth of friendships.”—Booklist View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“The Key from Spain is highly recommended both for children and adults interested in learning about Sephardic culture and history.”―Jewish Book Council View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Courage of Elfina
“A deceptively short read that casts needed light on a dark and dehumanizing practice.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Otto Goes North
“A perfect story to pair with a lesson on fiber art or dyeing. Recommended for general purchase and for makerspaces everywhere.”—School Library Journal View →
Barnyard Bubbe's Hanukkah
“Overall, a sweet, secular book for Hanukkah. Formulaic but fun.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Baby's Blessings
“Overall, this book would make a wonderful gift for a Jewish family welcoming a new addition, as it certainly conveys the excitement and joy of having a little one in the house. A sweet celebration of a baby, full of Jewish tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck: A Sesame Street ® Celebration of Food
“A lively and entertaining way to introduce cooking to youngsters and get them thinking about ways to keep their bodies healthy and strong.”—School Library Journal View →
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter
“Too charming to miss.”—School Library Journal View →
More Than a Game: Race, Gender, and Politics in Sports
“A worthy purchase that will serve as a good first stop for school projects.”—School Library Journal View →
The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past
“[A] true crime story which should fascinate young readers. Recommended for all middle, high school, and public library collections.”—School Library Journal View →