Reviews
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“An incredible, brilliantly told story of persistence, advocacy, and love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Mitzvah for George Washington
“Exploring an interesting event in American history and Jews’ broader role in the founding of the country, this book will be of interest to young readers who are learning about the formation of the United States.”—Jewish Book Council View →
The Playdate
“The story approaches the child’s and mother’s lives with empathy, imbuing both with dignity. . . . A frankly told, child’s-eye view of the intersection of friendship and socioeconomic status.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
This Is Not a Cholent
“This enriching story introduces readers to customs with which they may be unfamiliar and reminds them that Jewish communities have always lived all over the world, each with their own special traditions, tastes, and styles.” —Jewish Book Council View →
The Writing Room
“A timely and compelling portrait of people who rise above broken families and oppressive systems to find belonging and solidarity with one another. . . Daringly defiant and achingly hopeful, The Writing Room is an essential book that speaks to this moment with clear… View →
La roca en mi garganta (The Rock in My Throat)
“Breathtaking and beautiful, this resonant Spanish-language book about the author’s experience with English as a child is a must-have for collections everywhere.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Writing Room
“An inspiring story about learning what’s important to you and finding the inner strength to stand up for it.”—Ismée Williams, author of This Train Is Being Held View →
String Ball
“Featuring spare visuals yet extravagant in its storytelling, a satisfying tale for impatient kittens everywhere.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Warfare through the Ages: From Bows to Bombs
“Each volume begins with an overview of basic concepts related to its topic and continues with detailed, individual chapters that investigate the topic within the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, the Americas, Greece, and Rome. Reproductions and photos of… View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces the smallest and only uninhabited island, Kaho’olawe. Painted illustrations with bold colors, thick brushstrokes, and rich textures enhance three layers of text.”—Booklist View →
Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
“Signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, costs and care plans, and practical tips for communicating and spending time with people diagnosed are addressed, bolstered by numerous first-person testimonials from caregivers, spouses, children, and grandchildren. . . this offering… View →
The Red Car to Hollywood
“Meticulously researched and sumptuously realized, Ruby’s story captures the time when women were swiftly gaining ground in all parts of society whilst burdened by old structures dragging them down. . . Readers will be inspired by Ruby’s resilience and dazzled by the… View →
The Pecan Sheller
“A powerful, moving story explores the little-known but important story of the six-week pecan shellers’ strike.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“In this ruminative account of a lesser-known race riot that left 18 immigrants dead, Blackburne poses big, still cogent questions.”—Booklist View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“Gheluwe pairs imaginative depictions of alien ingredients and futuristic kitchen tools with expressive character designs; dynamic compositions heighten both the tension of time-bound cooking challenges and the joy of artistic expression, while color shifts underscore the… View →
Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust
“Young readers will empathize with their experiences and admire their resilience.” —Booklist View →
The Pecan Sheller
“Using short chapters with quick pacing, Ruiz-Flores (Piece by Piece) unveils intimate and well-researched depictions of the Pecan Shellers Strike of 1938 and its impact on Mexican descendants and beyond.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“The collection is an excellent resource for teaching self-acceptance and discussing mistakes or perfectionism. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Meet Mbiresaurus: A Graphic Guide
“This scientific graphic novel features text about the Mbiresaurus Raathi’s physical features, habitat, diet, discovery, and more. Readers will learn about how this dinosaur changed over time. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
“Ideal for teens, educators, and community leaders who want to inspire youth to apply design thinking in creating real-world solutions. The writing motivates readers to reflect on their own ideas with examples that make the concepts relatable. . . What distinguishes this book is… View →
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
“This book is perfect for shared story hours, and will have children imagining their own fields of play and the equipment they might need. . . What a joyful way to impart information, complete with a female-heavy group of workers, and make children rethink what they know about… View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated in full-color drawings . . . the story acknowledges the growing pains of pushing out of communities (Indigenous and other immigrant communities) by the Spanish colonial missions and later by Americans to make room for Western… View →
Shelter Pet Block Party
“Readers will appreciate the positive energy of the young friends and cheer for them to succeed. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That
“A heartfelt . . . portrayal of managing challenges in early adolescence.”—Kirkus Reviews View →