Reviews
Diseases Without Borders: Plagues, Pandemics, and Beyond
“An exceptionally clear and inspiring resource combining a human-centered narrative with compelling science.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein
“Hechter’s text is well researched, detailed, easy to follow, and accessible to children. Her appropriately painterly illustrations burst with color and contain effective reproductions of Bernstein’s art. . . . An inspiring account of an artist who fought misogyny at… View →
The Worm Turns Up: In Summer (Book 2)
“Friendship flourishes beautifully in this enchanting seasonal snapshot.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Hmong: A Graphic History
“The book presents a great deal of information with clarity and enough detail to make the events feel real, making this an important contribution to our understanding of the Hmong people and how they contribute to and are a part of our societies. An accessible and illuminating… View →
Edith: The Girl Who Was 100 Years Old
“A sparkling celebration of life rooted in change, aging, and the necessity of death itself.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Rembrandt's Blessing
“Rembrandt’s Blessing’s accessible and intelligent text, accompanied by richly drawn illustrations, help young readers to construct a vivid picture of a great artist and an eminent rabbi.”—Jewish Book Council View →
Disco Dave
“The illustrations are outta sight, with colors, patterns, and hairstyles that will entertain children and their radical reading helpers alike.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Dealing with Cyberbullying
“Brevity, chapter summaries, varied typefaces and colors, ample photos, and a conversational writing style make this difficult subject more approachable. Some of the information is repeated throughout, so that even casual browsing is likely to be informative. A helpful introduction View →
How to End Homelessness
“[E]ach concise, well-organized chapter thoughtfully introduces different aspects of the issue . . . . The pages are visually appealing and easy to navigate . . . . This concise, thoughtful presentation offers insights into a difficult topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Spotting a Scam
“[A]ll teens should come away more aware that there are some bad, clever actors out there—and what to do about them. . . . Brief, practical, and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Managing Social Media
“The writing is accessible; sidebars highlight key pieces of information, and chapter summaries provide easy takeaways. . . . [An] introduction to social media’s potential for good, with some advice to help avoid harm.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Loans and Credit: A Teen Guide to Borrowing
“©hock-full of practical advice . . . a helpful toolbox for fledgling young adult consumers. . . . Sensible explanations of how to use debt without succumbing to endless interest payments.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Zeyna Lost and Found
“A fast-moving mystery for readers who love genre mash-ups, this title is recommended for collections looking to highlight the experience of searching for belonging, particularly for third-culture kids.”—School Library Journal View →
Jobs and Taxes: A Teen Guide to Earning Money
“[I]nformation is presented in easily digestible blocks of narrative interspersed with stock photos of a racially diverse cast of smiling young workers . . . . Just a light once-over, but savvy and soothing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Help Refugees
“A balanced, informative look at forced migration and what can be done to address this global crisis. . . . The color photographs throughout depicting the realities of displacement are powerful without resorting to shock value, helping readers engage with empathy and awareness.… View →
How to Deal with Drug Wars
“[T]he simple, straightforward prose and scrupulously neutral presentation of opposing viewpoints make this a useful introductory resource. A clearly written account of an ongoing crisis that has a broad impact on society.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Saving: A Teen Guide to Saving for the Future
“Practical advice . . . is peppered throughout and tempered with realism. . . . A basic introduction to an important topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Whose Tree Is This?: Poems About the Mighty Oak and Its Companions
“Accessible, engaging, and important—STEAM writing at its best.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“Long-overdue recognition for a founding father of Cuban baseball. ¡Maravilloso!”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Rembrandt's Blessing
“A thought-provoking historical ‘what if.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Right Blessing: An Identity Story
“The authors have crafted an affectionate yet realistic portrait of a family who make a few mistakes along the way but whose love and support for their child is never in doubt. . . . Important and affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bang!: The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks
“Covering many aspects of the subject, this practical guide will give readers a broad spectrum of introductory knowledge on fireworks.”—School Library Journal View →
A Home on the Page
“From the pair behind A Map Into the World comes the poignant story of a young Hmong girl and her journey to find out what “home” means to her. Nou opens the door to her house one morning to find “Asians go home!” scrawled on the family’s… View →
Frank the Monster
“An excellent bridge between transitional chapter books and novels, the chapters are short and Falkenhem’s striking black, white, and blue illustrations will engage reluctant readers. . . . With themes of bullying, growing up, and belonging, this story will resonate with kids View →