Reviews
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle: How Animals Get Ready for Winter
“A good choice for a late fall storytime.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Dreidel in Time: A New Spin on an Old Tale
“This exciting retelling of the Hanukkah story should appeal to both Jewish and non-Jewish children.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Super Sloth
“A sweet salute to talents that come in many guises.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Francesco Tirelli's Ice Cream Shop
“An accessible and memorable account for young readers of one man’s humanity during the Holocaust.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“Khor takes that ‘feeling of desperately searching for something better, for a new start,’ and adapts it to their own ‘pilgrimage’ as immigrant and artist traveling historic Route 66 . . . in whimsical full-color detail.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past
“A grim, harrowing, and important read with insights into the troubled juvenile justice system.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“Readers will quickly grasp how caring for his precious possession is what sustains [Idriss] in his flight across borders.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Stage Dreams
“An engrossing escapade with a heart-stealing queer romance.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
“. . . Donald provides a window into a little-told piece of history that is sure to intrigue.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“Based on a true story, an inspirational reclamation of history.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“Will appeal to curious high schoolers and adults interested in history and science . . .”—Library Journal View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“This beautiful memoir raises thoughtful questions about what it means to be American.”—School Library Journal View →
The Key from Spain: Flory Jagoda and Her Music
“Based on a true story, an inspirational reclamation of history.”―Kirkus Reviews View →
The Truth Is
“A coming-of-age novel about coming out and overcoming. . . . [P]owerful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Debunk It! Fake News Edition: How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation
“In an era of fake news, click-bait, and viral media, this book demands to be read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Truth Is
“Ramos (The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary, 2018) creates an #OwnVoices protagonist in Puerto Rican Verdad and weaves her many intense feelings together in a way that never feels forced, from Verdad dealing with PTSD after the shooting to… View →
Kol Hakavod: Way to Go!
“The message is clear: How one conducts oneself throughout life is important—at school, in the community, and beyond.This expression of a core Jewish value should resonate with readers of all ethnic groups and faiths. (Picture book. 4-7)”―Kirkus Reviews View →
Chelm for the Holidays
“Chelm is a real Polish town in Poland, but more importantly, it is a mythical place where some very silly things happen. This collection includes stories about 10 Jewish festivals, including the weekly Shabbat. Some are adaptations of Jewish folktales, and some are original, but… View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“Not every queer kid has easy access to a family member, teacher, counselor, or friend who can help them through the coming-out process. Even when they do, NEWSFLASH, most of us don’t have all the answers! Queer is a great way for a teen, or View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“A delightful collection of trustworthy and accurate information that tweens and teens need today, all told in a sort of quirky, sometimes goofy, and always approachable tone. . . a fun, easy to read, and occasionally hilarious guide that should be available on a shelf in every… View →
Cassandra Steps Out: Book 1
“Cassandra’s struggles and triumphs make this an entertaining series opener with broad appeal.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen
“Readers will close this emotionally intelligent book with strong feelings—and will likely ask to hear it again and again.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
“A refreshingly original exploration of a physical process both common and important in the natural world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[E]loquent yet playful with an emotionally charged message . . .”—Foreword Reviews View →