Reviews
Sincerely, Harriet
“In her middle grade debut, comics creator Searle slowly unspools the story of a middle schooler living with multiple sclerosis.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
“This well-crafted work contains versatile possibilities for classrooms and libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Captain Barbosa and the Pirate Hat Chase
“Fans of graphic novels and funny adventure stories will enjoy making up the words to this wordless tale.”—School Library Journal View →
Martin & Anne: The Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank
“As the teenage diarist and civil rights leader stand together, the timeless, powerful themes they heralded form the conclusion: ’Love is stronger than hate. Kindness can heal the world.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“Everyone should read and begin to emulate some of the truths in Elizabeth Svoboda’s masterpiece.”—Philip G. Zimbardo, Psychologist and Founder of The Heroic Imagination Project View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“Shing Yin Khor’s debut graphic memoir The American Dream? is the critical antidote to the whitewashed narratives of the great American road trip.”—Kristina Wong, performance artist and activist View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“The Life Heroic is a step-by-step guide to helping you develop into your most courageous self. What are you waiting for? Become an everyday hero!”—Michelle Werning, Heroism Educator View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“Just like Shing in real life, The American Dream? is quirky, honest, captivating, and filled with recollections of weird roadside statues.”—Carol L. Tilley, comics historian and information science professor at the University of Illinois View →
A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
“[A]n excellent adventure that pulls at the heart as much as the mind.”—Fran Wilde, award-winning author of The Bone Universe series and Riverland View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“Elizabeth Svoboda’s The Life Heroic is the most masterful treatment of heroism available today. This book is a must-read for both children and adults—it is a true tour-de-force.”—Scott T. Allison, Psychologist and Author of Heroic Leadership View →
The Wolf in Underpants
“Kids drawn by the underpants will stay for the entertainingly edged comedy.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Let's Explore Needs and Wants
“Preschool collections need this title.”—Booklist View →
Breakthroughs in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
“[F]or those interested in the genuine science behind life on other planets, there’s plenty of good information here.”—Booklist View →
Climate Change and Extreme Storms
“A great introduction to climate change and its effect on weather.”—Booklist View →
25 Fun Things to Do for Your Neighbors
“The innovative approach and current concerns regarding excessive screen time help make this a timely and appealing choice for both school and public libraries.”—Booklist View →
“[A] delightful and fresh retelling . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Raisins and Almonds: A Yiddish Lullaby
“Raisins and Almonds: A Yiddish Lullaby is highly recommended for children ages 3 to 8, as well as for anyone who loves the original song, and for fans of distinguished picture book art. An author’s note describes the song’s origin and a scannable QR code is View →
The Runaways
“Stark straightforwardly conveys family tensions, end-of-life concerns, and intergenerational adoration alongside an archipelago’s worth of vivid details . . .”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Stage Dreams
“Stage Dreams is a delight. A fast-paced, charming adventure story told beautifully in colored pencil—a medium nobody knows better than Mel Gillman. Treat yourself to this book; your day/week/life will be better for it.”—Kate Leth, Spell on Wheels View →
Stage Dreams
“Melanie Gillman’s beautifully crafted YA graphic adventure reveals the hitherto little-known historic diversity of the Old West.”—Emil Ferris, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters View →