Reviews
Second Strike: Book 2
“Readers will find themselves enraptured by the tale and will await the next installment with strong anticipation. This ongoing series will bring graphic novel readers a great delight. Young heroes and aliens always work well together.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
String Ball
“A fun book that requires a sense of story and an attention to detail.”—School Library Journal View →
Losing Hit Points
“Writing quality for both books is phenomenal; relatable references and nuanced characters populate the layered text. . . . These books will find interested readers even beyond those looking for hi-lo titles.”—School Library Journal View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants is a deeply interesting and informative YA book that will appeal to those who dance with danger and those curious about the science of deadly plants.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“Rune Kier Nielsen’s Speaking on Climate inspires readers’ passion for climate change and equips them with the tools to communicate effectively. Nielsen’s expertise as a speechwriter guides readers to craft compelling and necessary dialogues that resonate View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“Speaking on Climate by Rune Kier Nielsen is a crucial guide for anyone committed to using the power of words to drive meaningful climate action. As the founder of We Don’t Have Time, the world’s largest media platform for climate action, I have seen firsthand… View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“UN climate advocate and award-winning speechwriter, Rune Kier has written a guide to crafting a speech about the environment—or to making the environmental argument, whether you’re speaking at a conference or rally.”—Simon Gibson, CEO of World View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“Speaking on Climate urges us to ensure that our climate messaging goes beyond speaking to the brain but speaking to the heart, body, and soul as the global artivism movement is urging us to do. It is a helpful and practical guide to communications that inspire and… View →
“In this moving picture book, Rachel is looking forward to the Purim festival, hoping that her elaborate costume will help her win the coveted Purim crown. On the way to the synagogue, her cousin sees a man offering elephant rides. Rachel feels like Queen Esther on the… View →
Miri's Moving Day
“Cultures blend in this heartfelt story about Miri and her cross-town move. Two sets of grandparents — one of Chinese and one of Jewish heritage — prepare surprise gifts to help her feel at home. First: a small pair of red dragons to keep evil spirits away. (They are… View →
Happy Passover, Edie Rose!
“The delightful text and art are a seamless introduction to the story of Passover and what it means to be a good neighbor. May we all be more like Edie Rose and Mia!” —Danielle Joseph View →
Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game
“A sports journalist and the author of many middle-grade books, Doeden weaves the facts into an enjoyable and informative narrative, illustrated with well-chosen color photos of players in action.”—Booklist View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“The poems themselves are narrative snapshots, sometimes rhyming, often in free verse, and rich in emotion and introspection. Illustrator López creates entire, emotive scenes with expressive faces, poses, and repeating motifs in the mixed-media art.”—Horn Book Magazine View →
Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
“Goldsmith, a veteran nonfiction author with a science background, offers teens an excellent informational book that’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Helpful, wise, and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Red Car to Hollywood
“Ruby’s determination and pride in her cultural heritage are easy to root for, and her narrative closes on a satisfying note.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Elephant and the Purim Crown
“A welcome glimpse of a culture too rarely depicted in American children’s literature.” –Kirkus Reviews View →
And, Too, the Fox
“Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Freedom Braids
“Moses’ digitally rendered art . . . regenerates pain as a glow that leads Nemy to ‘a new dawn.’ . . . Nemy’s story leaves us to consider what a miracle it is that a body can grow the strands of her own survival, and what ingenuity it takes to comb and style a path to… View →
Cake for Everyone
“Tjong-Khing’s watercolor images have a delicate wit and warmth, imbuing the book with an emotional quality most search-and-finds lack.”—The New York Times Book Review View →
Elki Is Not My Dog
“Surely the next best thing to having a dog of your own is having a lovable stray as your playmate. . . . While Elki’s own story remains a mystery, detailed illustrations by Tonka Uzu give us a peek into the world of her human companions. There’s a pleasing Busytown-like quality to View →
The Mitzvah Fairy
A sweet treasure of a read for the littles that will both delight and encourage good deeds." —Joy Preble View →
The Girl Who Couldn't Lie
“A delightful emotional journey enhanced with a touch of magic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mitzvah Fairy
“With a crown, wings, and a star wand, a young Jewish boy transforms into the Mitzvah Fairy. After breakfast, the boy loads supplies into his wagon and leaves with his father and small gray dog to do good deeds for relatives and neighbors in need of cheering up. His bubbe… View →