Reviews
Stitch by Stitch: Cleve Jones and the AIDS Memorial Quilt
“It’s story is beautifully captured in the book’s smooth pacing and brief paragraphs. Readers will follow its journey from that march as it becomes both a monument to mourning and a means of changing the stigma surrounding HIV and View →
The Christmas Mitzvah
“A heartwarming slice of neighborly love, caring, and sharing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Model Mania: The Fabulous Diary of Persephone Pinchgut
“. . . Persephone’s independent, arty mother, her nontraditional family, and her twin insight make [the story] appealing, particularly for reluctant readers . . . A light romp through twinship and friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature
“A catalyst for conversations about change.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Will You Be My Friend?
“A fine friendship fable with a funny close.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use
“[A] guessing game that will engage young readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Night Creatures: Animals That Swoop, Crawl, and Creep while You Sleep
“Rhythmic and soothing, just right for a bedtime story. . . . Well executed.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Robo-Motion: Robots That Move Like Animals
“Delightful, motivating, and thought-provoking—a winner for any bookshelf.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
“A powerful call to protect our Earth and its vulnerable creatures.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[A] nonstop whirl of captures, escapes, betrayals, exchanges of blaster fire, racing hoverbikes, and fresh tussles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“Messner smoothly introduces her readers to the formation and population of this famous archipelago . . . Science at work in a unique setting.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People
“[D]etailed, well written, and heartfelt, infusing much-needed humanity into an issue that is often discussed purely through statistics. . . . A beautifully curated anthology presenting the voices of refugees.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bear for Bimi
“A lovely story about friendship, welcoming the other, and winning people’s hearts with kindness.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Hattie and Olaf
“A sparkling story that honors the sensibilities and world of young schoolchildren.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
“An interesting, informative account of a little-known woman of great achievement.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
The Tiny Woman's Coat
“[A]n inventive and delightful tale that evokes Thumbelina, the Borrowers, and other beloved wee characters.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“This simple story quietly reveals the insidious impact of xenophobic isolationism and offers a hopeful message . . . Timely, aspirational, affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“A powerful introduction to a little known, very brave woman.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews" View →
Where I Belong
“Full of thought-provoking conversations, messy answers, and lots of heart, this novel’s a quiet knockout. Utterly compelling.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“This story of resilience and generational hope is told in an expressive, straightforward narrative style. A visually striking, compelling recollection.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
We're All in the Same Boat
“The cartoon animals are full of personality, displaying all their emotions up front, with a goofiness that will get lots of laughs from young readers . . . Saltzberg’s light touch gets an important message across with great, good humor.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“[P]anels are expertly used to create tension in dramatic moments and excitement that showcases the joyous ones. Readers looking for a story of discovery and healing wrapped in the paranormal will hit the jackpot. A stirring, eye-catching portrayal of growth.”—Kirkus… View →