Reviews
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“The book focuses in particular on Miep Gies, the gentile woman who helped them and then found the diary, and some of the details about her childhood are startling.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Trailblazer: Lily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of Women's Soccer
“Not even a ban on women’s soccer could stop Lily Parr from playing. . . . A gesture toward perseverance . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nicanor's Gate
“This story will take away, and immediately restore, readers’ belief in miracles.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
The Case of the Bad Apples: A Wilcox & Griswold Mystery
“Completely ‘pig-dic-u-lous’—and a whole lot of fun.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
“Empowering and useful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Robot Helps Max and Lily Deal with Bullies
“A positive message of hope and love.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The One Great Gnome
“A brief fantasy tale that may appeal to readers who aren’t usually fans of the genre.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Conundrum of the Crooked Crayon: Solving Mysteries Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
“This effort models STEAM concepts in such an inviting way that readers will be inspired to make their own explorations.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour
“An accessible treatment of a remarkable ice hockey player.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Disasters averted in this realistic yet amusing take on sixth grade life.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
School Days
“Kids who have never been to school will surely look forward to all the fun depicted here.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Into the Wind
“That Rusty allows himself to be changed by Hazel’s friendship and guidance speaks well of him in a subtle way, and it’s touching to see their mutual caring and compassion. . . . A moving, well-written tale about an unusual friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
What Makes You Beautiful
“Thoughtful and affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Colin Kaepernick: Athletes Who Made a Difference
“[B]alances biography and sports in a way that will interest all readers . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt Blasts Off!
“[L]ighthearted and silly but has enough heart to merit space on the shelves of space lovers, handy kids, and anyone looking for a giggle and a smile. . . . A fun and satisfying journey.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Prom Kings
“For reluctant readers looking for a quick, light, romantic read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lulu the One and Only
“This book does more than simply tell a single story of biracial experience: It talks about navigating everyday racism in sensitive, but frank, ways. This affirmation is just as important as the power phrase. . . . All children will benefit from this pitch-perfect discussion of… View →
The Little Tree
“Full of gentle rhythm and repetition, this deceptively simple, layered poetic tale will charm its way into readers’ hearts and begs to be read over and over again.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Wolf and the Fly
“Kids will enjoy this test of their powers of observation in this German import via New Zealand . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“A heartbreaking but essential perspective on war and survival.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Out on a Limb: Book 2
“Another fast-paced adventure for animal lovers, with a side of light romance.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
“Though the adventure is fast-paced and fun, themes of racism, colonialism, counterculture, and family are all explored. . . . Period pop horror that will lure readers in for important history lessons.”—Kirkus Reviews View →