Reviews
Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People
“A timely book on an important topic that deserves a spot on any bookshelf, this is especially vital for libraries in areas with young multilingual learners, immigrants, and refugees.”—School Library Journal View →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
“[E]ncourages and highlights the many opportunities to use one’s imagination.”—School Library Journal View →
Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies
“A good choice for middle school libraries that would help support information literacy lessons and SEL activities.”—School Library Journal View →
Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition
“This campy graphic novel is a knockout.”—School Library Journal View →
Hair Story
“A lovely lesson in loving and having pride in oneself, perfect for fans of Matthew Cherry’s Hair Love and for any shelf seeded with positive messaging.”—School Library Journal View →
Happy Roo Year: It's Rosh Hashanah
“Jewish libraries and preschools may want to add this pleasant read-aloud. An addltlonäl purchase for public libraries with large Jewish populations.” — Amy Tilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, School Library Journal View →
Something New for Rosh Hashanah
“A good choice for picture book shelves.” — Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL, School Library Journal View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“Fans of graphic novels, realistic fiction, and the paranormal will all find something to enjoy in this book.”—School Library Journal View →
Rosh Hashanah with Uncle Max
“… this is a wonderful way to introduce youngest readers to the holiday.” — Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL, School Library Journal View →
Dear Mama's Loving Arms
“This picture book’s rhythmic language is as comforting as the swaying of a loving mother’s arms; a sweet lulling, naptime read.”—School Library Journal View →
No One's Baby
“The book deals head-on with gritty themes like adoption, abuse, and teen pregnancy . . . A solid addition to collections needing hi-lo realistic fiction”—School Library Journal View →
Open Secrets
“Highlighting the important and under-discussed issue of grooming against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement, this novel deftly deals with a difficult and timely topic. Highly recommended for high school hi-lo collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
No Known Address
“The story is unusual for its sensitive treatment of a victim whose abuse is entirely emotional and psychological, making his situation largely invisible to classmates and teachers . . . An engaging, relevant, and realistic story, recommended for middle and high school… View →
Why I Was Late for School Again
“Young readers will find this book’s silly antics, funny names, and wordplay uproarious . . . A must-have for collections serving young readers that will thrive as both a read-aloud or independent reading selection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Player
“Recommended for high school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep
“A simple poem accompanies richly painted illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“[A] vivid picture of not only the giant tortoises of these unique islands but also of the scientists who study animals that will outlive them. . . . Highly recommended for libraries and science classrooms with budding naturalists.”—School Library Journal View →
A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
“[A]n entertaining and informative introduction to the world of birds and how they survive and thrive.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Welcome to the Backyard
“Excellent introductions to how ecosystems functions.”—School Library Journal View →
School Trip Squirmies
“A worthwhile purchase, particularly for the target audience—kids with hyperactivity.”—School Library Journal View →
Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean
“[A]ims to inspire readers to take their own small steps to save ‘planet ocean’ . . . Libraries looking for newer titles on climate change will want to consider this one.”—School Library Journal View →