Reviews
Bubbe's Got the Beat
“A close-knit Jewish family’s preparations for Shabbat are set to a hip-hop beat in this attractive board book. Each lively four-line verse is sung by a smiling boy sporting a backwards baseball cap. His gray-haired Bubbe, wearing a sunny yellow apron, dances along waving a… View →
Things We Haven't Said: Sexual Violence Survivors Speak Out
“Moulton has does an impressive job pulling together a collection of works to provide empowerment, empathy, and compassion to all who are willing to listen.”—starred, Booklist View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“This exemplary piece of introductory economics deserves a place in every middle and high school library across the land.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“An amiable folktale set in Syria and suitable for one-on-one and small group sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
“This is an extraordinary book, one that can make the needed connection for young children to see human beings as more than their circumstances.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Troublemakers
“Amid a thoroughly contemporary story about terrorism, email leaks, and a divisive political climate, Lena’s coming-of-age is wonderfully individual and heartbreakingly real.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Vaccination Investigation: The History and Science of Vaccines
“[W]ell-researched, articulate, and thoughtful . . . an essential purchase . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Stone Bird
“A sweet and tender reminder to treasure the power of imagination.”—School Library Journal View →
Sanctuary: Book 2
“[A] dark and introspective thriller . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
What Can't Wait
By day, Dr. Sarah Derry manages the SC STEM Hub and a busy family life. Still, she makes time to read each night, and her choices often involve books with a STEM element. Today, she’s sharing one of her favorites: What… View →
Coding in the Real World
With bright, colorful illustrations and a pleasantly jumbled layout, these titles in the Kids get Coding series introduce key computer programming concepts to early elementary-schoolers. Each volume uses approachable, everyday examples and a friendly tone to both explain why coding is… View →
“[A] blend of horror and humor . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman
“Readers looking for information about Wonder Woman and Gadot will find this a timely and very positive account of the actress’ life.”—Booklist View →
“This quirky but oddly compelling compendium of contraptions will make a lovely leisure-reading addition to STEM collections.”—Booklist View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Macy tells her story through electric-voiced, slang-laden entries. . . [A] powerful debut.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Turnaround
“[F]ast-paced with clear-cut resolutions . . . will resonate with mystery and suspense fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“[A] valuable resource for young adults attempting to untangle the complexities of economics . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps
“[T]his engaging volume’s strength—homing in on plants’ specific regenerative properties—should spark STEM projects and home gardening fun, whether in a backyard or on an apartment windowsill.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Extra Point
“With action-packed sequences on the field and riveting plots off of it dealing with timely topics, such as sports injuries and sexism, this series will appeal to hi-lo readers on a fourth grade reading level.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“[A] tender celebration of family . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“This book fills a need for a positive, informative resource that covers the breadth of fandom in one book . . .”—Booklist View →
Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
“[An] engaging dino collection.”—Booklist View →
Vaccination Investigation: The History and Science of Vaccines
“[A]n excellent introduction to a complicated and timely topic.”—Booklist View →