Reviews
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
“Bright, beautiful illustrations are rendered in pencil and finished digitally. . . . Informative as well as inspiring, this book shows how Karikó’s tenacity is proof to never give up. A first purchase for all biography collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Enly and the Buskin' Blues
“This fast and furious plot will have readers alternately cringing and cheering at Enly’s impulsiveness, fully invested in this protagonist’s success. While the tone is light, some serious issues are gently explored: gentrification, grief, wealth and lack of it, family… View →
Detective Gordon: A Case with a Bang
“The combination of the quaint narrative and the lovely, painterly illustrations make this a warm-hearted tale that readers will want to immerse themselves in. . . . Instant classics, these stories would make for perfect classroom read-alouds and a just-right match for chapter book View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“A book that is entirely in a class of its own, this belongs in every collection for teens.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Where We Come From
“Outstanding in all ways, this title deserves a place in most collections and adds a wonderful opportunity for upper elementary students (and higher!) to unpack our complicated histories.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Wolf in Underpants Breaks Free
“[T]here’s a moral nestled in this funny book—as well as some pointed commentary about capitalism . . . Engaging art and high appeal make this import a fresh addition to most collections.” —School Library Journal View →
School Recess
“Written by certified literacy specialists, each book is designed to help educators and readers get the most value out of the text. . . . Reader engagement and relatable subject matter make this a great selection for young students.”—School Library Journal View →
All about Veterinarians
“These books cover basic information like the daily duties associated with each job and how workers in each field are connected to their community. . . . This series will appeal to beginning readers and is an ideal purchase for public library collections.”—School Library… View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“An incredibly authentic and honest look at life with a chronic illness.”—School Library Journal View →
Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins
“An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events.”—School Library Journal View →
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
“All of these titles portray their subjects in a positive light as the focus is on their achievements and motivation.”—School Library Journal View →
Video Games: A Graphic History
“The graphic novel format and choice of high interest topics will keep these books in constant circulation.”—School Library Journal View →
Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist
“[E]ngaging and accessible to striving readers. . . . these titles provide an introduction to today’s superstars in a fun, appealing format.”—School Library Journal View →
The Genius of Apple: How Tim Cook and Personal Computing Changed the World
“This useful series about the biggest names in tech is sure to have utility for report writers. . . . Thorough and well researched.”—School Library Journal View →
Many Ways to Be
“The major themes across these titles are joy and understanding, which are sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
G.O.A.T. Basketball Centers
“The succinct writing is engaging and good for browsers . . . a good series for having a little bit on your shelves about a lot of players.”—School Library Journal View →
How Did the Creature Cross the Road?
“Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of an intriguing wildlife preservation topic.”—School Library Journal View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“The layered, collage-style digital illustrations are show-stoppers . . . Many speak her name but few younger readers know her work; this is recommended for early nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
On the Hunt with Crocodiles
“Clear, lively language takes readers right into the predator’s world with effective use of statistics, narrative descriptions, and analogies. . . . First-rate presentations on a popular subject area.”—School Library Journal View →
I Care for My Community
“Colorful, joyful photos mirror what is happening in the text, and this correlation helps with comprehension. . . . With an emphasis on caring for those in one’s life, this series successfully uses proven strategies to support beginning readers.”—School Library… View →
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone
“Gorgeous paintings of industry and determination, set to a story of a practical young woman who wanted people to feel good about themselves and was a pioneer of natural Black hair care products, this is a good choice for the elementary biography section.”—starred, School View →
The Secret of the Plátano
“The vivid nighttime illustrations are bursting with fresh breezes . . . A good choice for most picture book collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Valentine's Day
“A roarsome addition to your Valentine and ‘Dino-Holiday’ collection.”—School Library Journal View →