Reviews
See You When I See You
“[D]elivers the warmth and human interest that characterize the series.”—Booklist View →
Honor Code
“Relentless, twisting, raw, and incredibly human.”—Kate Brauning, author of How We Fall View →
May's Wild Walk: Book 1
“[A] fine, quirky starter comic for readers moving out of picture books.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Honor Code
“Feminist and furious, Honor Code will have your heart racing and your blood boiling up to the last twisty page.”—Emma Berquist, author of Devils Unto Dust View →
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg Stockade
“[E]ngag[es] readers in a physically uncomfortable yet vitally important topic. . . . The miscarriage of justice against more than 30 young girls from Americus, Ga., during the civil rights movement comes to light in words and pictures that will infuriate and inspire young… View →
The Crayola ® Patterns Book
“Educators and caregivers can use these activities to make connections between math and art.”—Booklist View →
“Fans of the wackier reaches of Jack Gantos and Polly Horvath will love these random ramblings that make up in emotional sense what they lack in conventional storytelling.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
ISIS: The Global Face of Terrorism
“This selection provides background information and a foundation for approaching this emotional and multilayered subject.”—Booklist View →
“Q and Ray are off to a good start, and any aspiring sleuth will be eager to see where the pair goes from here.”—Booklist View →
“A balanced take that never sacrifices the fun factor.”—Booklist View →
Samson, the Mighty Flea!
“A fun read-aloud for a circus-themed storytime.”—School Library Journal View →
I Want Snow!
“Children will have a laugh at the expense of Ross’s moody, prone-to-tantrums toddler princess. A suitable seasonal story selection perfect for storytime and one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Rosie Saves the World
“This sweet title serves up its didactic content with a gentle hand. Excited about the Jewish value of ‘tikkun olam, repairing the world by doing good deeds,’ Rosie comes up with projects to help her neighborhood. As she sets off to collect cans, her mom asks for help… View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“Rabbi Akiva, the second century Jewish sage, is considered to be one of the greatest rabbinic scholars and was the inspiration for many legends. Jules, who previously focused on biblical heroes in Abraham’s Search for God, Benjamin and the Silver Goblet, Miriam in the Dessert, and View →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“Faigel, the best latke maker in the town of Chelm, has forgotten her recipe on the first night of Hanukkah, so her husband Shmuel goes to ask the wise rabbi for help. The rabbi is so hungry that he tells Shmuel Faigel should use everything—all the potatoes, all the eggs, all the… View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“These pages vibrate with Macy’s fury, beat with her enormous heart, and take flight. I wanted to burn down the whole damn world and build a new one worthy of her. Instead, I started the book over to witness again the alchemy that turns brokenness into a thing of beauty.… View →
“The beautiful illustrations and message about resilience will resonate with a variety of readers young and old. Perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat
“Researchers will appreciate this sobering, weighty overview of an important and controversial topic.”—School Library Journal View →
Merry Christmas, Mary Christmas!
“The message that one person can bring about positive change, no matter the situation, is triumphant, and the idea that the holidays are for sharing is beautifully presented. . . . A merry selection, just perfect for storytimes highlighting the true meaning of… View →
Paper Butterflies
“A good selection for large libraries serving young adults.”—School Library Journal View →
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
“A succinct and valuable introduction to whales . . .”—VOYA View →
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
“Chris Barton and Victo Ngai’s Dazzle Ships gives young readers an introduction to World War I in a clever and colorful way.”—Shelf Awareness View →
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
“A fresh approach to exploring interracial communication. . . . A brave and touching portrayal worthy of sharing in classrooms across America.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →