Reviews
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
“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 →
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 →
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 →
Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
“A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids.”—starred, Booklist View →
“[A] refreshing glimpse of the natural beauty found in everyone’s unique features.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Surviving a Shark Attack: Bethany Hamilton
“Told in a fast-paced, exciting tone and filled with well-chosen photographs, these titles afford readers a realistic glimpse into the lives of incredible individuals and will inspire them to face their own hardships with resilience and hope.”—Booklist View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“Reading this new edition today I learned more than a few things about our fabulously diverse queer culture, and especially the younger generation, that everyone should know.”—Terry Beswick, Executive Director of the GLBT Historical Society Archives… View →
Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows
“[A]dds up to far more than the sum of its parts, with gentle humor and deep strains of resilience and kindness. . . .This series just gets better and better.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Runaways
“[E]very emotional effect is full earned, and the final beat. . . .is deeply affecting.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together
“Will provoke ‘content grunts’ in nature lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Otto Blotter, Bird Spotter
“Silly fun for fans of whimsy . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sweet Dreams, Sarah
“After designing and building a successful prototype—a bed that folds into a cabinet—Goode faces another hurdle: seeking a patent approval as a woman of color, a feat she achieves.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“An informative graphic travel journal that offers important perspectives on being an immigrant and American identity.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Runaways
“The Runaways is flat-out hilarious. And shocking. And weird.”—The New York Times View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“Doughn’t miss this earnest tale.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
“Offers teens a call to action to protect all voters from disenfranchisement.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“The tender, loosely impressionistic colored pencil and watercolor illustrations add liveliness and warmth to this recounting of a remarkable life. . . . An appealing volume for graphic novel and science enthusiasts.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Beastly Biomes
“A beautiful supplement to support elementary science.”—Booklist View →
Red Menace
“Red Menace is a compelling and engaging story of a tumultuous and painful time in our history. Through a young boy’s eyes, we are drawn into the experience of a particular family, in that time and place. Marty Rafner is a character with great heart and depth. Lois… View →