Reviews
The College Football Championship: The Fight for the Top Spot
“This engaging book pairs lively sports writing with vivid photographs, filling a gap in collections with its attention to the history and future of college football. . . . Highly recommended for sports enthusiasts.”—School Library Journal View →
First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson
“[A]n unforgettable title that will resonate with readers. . . . A compelling graphic novel that biography lovers will greatly enjoy, and a wonderful addition to Black History Month book lists.”—School Library Journal View →
“The verses [are] fun, read-aloud choices, and librarians and educators will find this a useful resource for sparking thought about the circus, food preferences, and poetry writing.”—School Library Journal View →
The Anatomy of Curiosity
“Purchase for aspiring authors seeking advice.”—School Library Journal View →
See No Color
“This thoughtful novel adds a much-needed perspective on a subject that affects many families but is rarely covered in YA fiction. . . . Recommended for purchase, particularly by libraries serving less diverse communities, where it will provide welcome education and… View →
Tamar's Sukkah
“One by one, Tamar gathers other kids from the neighborhood, each a little older than the last, to add more things to the sukkah. But the thing that makes it just right? When it’s full of friends!” — Booklist Online View →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“[A] rewarding excursion across the literary landscape that will be cherished by map enthusiasts as well as bibliophiles.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket
“This bittersweet addition to the Sadie and Ori series name-checks several Jewish holidays as it traces the siblings’ changing relationship with their grandmother. The blue blanket of the title is a ‘together blanket’ that Grandma knits when Sadie is born –… View →
Wake Up, Spring: Book 1
“Younger readers on the lookout for low-key, cheerful adventure might consider checking into the Hotel Strange. . . . The many monsters that make up the hotel’s staff and guests recall the menagerie of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. . . . This hotel is likely to… View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“Writing in the voice of Michaux’s admiring son, Nelson illuminates Lewis’s generosity . . . and his fervent belief in the power of words and books to change lives. . . . It’s an emotive tribute to Michaux’s personal and professional… View →
“Kawa’s exuberant illustrations easily keep pace with Hosford’s rhymes, conjuring a memorable cast. . . . It’s a highly enjoyable and inventive blend of circus feats and culinary treats.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“Full of silly moments, Rowland’s cartoons are as approachable as Cleary’s rhymes, making this a fine, funny lead-in to readers’ own acrostic explorations.”—Publishers Weekly View →
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters: Concrete Poems
“[An] entertaining grouping of concrete poems. . . . Rendered in vibrant blues and oranges, Wertz’s bold, graphic compositions playfully call to mind posters one might see at a seaside festival.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Slug Needs a Hug!
“Cartoonish, watercolor art and bouncy, lively rhymes make for a droll, entertaining tale. With a positive, supportive message, and a raucous delivery, this one will make storytime shine.”—Booklist View →
“®eaders will soon be caught up in the awkward, cheerful, pompous world of Hamster and his buddies.”—Booklist View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“[A] fascinating glimpse into how archaeologists piece together the past . . . this account provides a vivid description of both the eighteenth-century slave experience and the field of archaeology.”—Booklist View →
“Hosford’s cast of characters and unique culinary approach make for an enjoyable, coherent collection. Kawa’s detailed illustrations steal the show, injecting a wild sort of energy into the proceedings.”—Booklist View →
First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson
“[A] sympathetic glimpse into the hardships and prejudice faced by Henson both on and off the polar ice. . . . [T]he highly stylized imagery, some of which is borrowed from Inuit art, adds a supernatural element, escalating the menace of the polar landscape.”—Booklist View →
Either the Beginning or the End of the World
“With evocative language and imagery, and a wandering, internal narrative, this quiet novel examines the intersections of love and war in a family’s history.”—Booklist View →
The Anatomy of Curiosity
“For these authors’ many fans, the true-to-form stories will deliver and delight. For budding writers, the insight into the creation and editing processes is even more valuable. . . . Each of these authors draws a crowd on her own; together they are… View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“Even readers familiar with The Nutcracker will probably learn a good deal from this engaging picture book. Bravo! Brava!”—starred, Booklist View →
The Way Back from Broken
“With a cast of diverse well-rounded characters, poignant relationships that never become schmaltzy, and a compelling high-stakes adventure, this vivid, moving exploration of grief and recovery hits all the right notes.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“From the author’s heart to America’s readers: a tribute to a man who believed in and lived black pride.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
See No Color
“Transracial adoption is never oversimplified, airbrushed, or sentimentalized, but instead, it’s portrayed with bracing honesty as the messy institution it is: rearranging families, blending cultural and biological DNA, loss and joy. An exceptionally View →