Reviews
Little Fish: A Memoir from a Different Kind of Year
“[H]er story is easy to relate to and recommended for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Laura Lee Gulledge.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Make the Grade: Everything You Need to Study Better, Stress Less, and Succeed in School
“Used as part of a study skills course, the book could reach a broad audience of students, many of whom could benefit from Martin’s suggestions.”—Booklist View →
The Bramble
“The artist’s energetic pencil illustrations skillfully create atmospheric environments and intriguing creatures….This nearly wordless tale offers much for readers to discuss and interpret, as the power of the individual to make a negative or positive impact in the… View →
“The finely detailed artwork packs a lot into each panel….These installments provide an access point to one of the most famous works of Chinese literature.” —School Library Journal View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“Children should delight in Karp’s success at such a young age while easily identifying with his need to stretch the truth about his age and experience to prove his worth.” —School Library Journal View →
The Alliance
“A smoothly written, accessible story of two brave and sympathetic teens who struggle to overcome odds. This volume in the Surviving Southside series is an excellent title for reluctant readers and is sure to spark discussion in GSA groups and in the… View →
I Don't Want to Go to the Hospital!
“Hospitals made not so scary.” —Booklist Online View →
“Timmers never skimps, painting with devoted attention every automotive detail and gleam in every chicken’s eye, and providing a plausible cause for every new accident.” —starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Make the Grade: Everything You Need to Study Better, Stress Less, and Succeed in School
“An earnest, comprehensive and ‘everything-you-need’ compendium.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Jeremy's Dreidel
“Jeremy’s Dreidel is a simple yet compelling story, which, in its short narrative, conveys so much. It is Hanukkah time and the art project at the community center is dreidel-making. This is a fun project and everyone involved has great ideas about how to make a special dreidel… View →
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
“This slim, trim biography will have real appeal for readers. Not only does it chronicle the life of a young man with whom they can identify but it also provides insight into the social media world that they’re smack in the middle of.” —Booklist View →
“A nuanced character study with no easy answers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lotsa Matzah
“Just when you thought there couldn’t be another Passover board book, author Tilda Balsley makes a charming contribution to the category with Lotsa Matzah. Told in rhyming couplets, Balsley does a remarkable job covering the basics of why we eat matzah to hiding the… View →
Little Fish: A Memoir from a Different Kind of Year
“Wary college-bound students will find comfort in this sincere and endearing look at freshman year.”—Booklist View →
Cheesecake for Shavuot
“Cheesecake for Shavuot is a magnificent picture book with a thoughtful ratio between the text and the photographs, with pages that vary in background color and with photographs that vary in size, giving the book an interesting and original look. The endearing story… View →
“An amusing family and school story with clever chapter titles.” —School Library Journal View →
Super Pop!: Pop Culture Top Ten Lists to Help You Win at Trivia, Survive in the Wild, and Make It Through the Holidays
“This is a go-to resource for teens looking to bone up on pop culture, sound interesting at a party, or craft the perfect playlist for a workout.”—Booklist View →
No Baths at Camp
“It’s bath time at Max’s house, and he’s cranky about it. He grumbles that he’d rather be back at summer camp, because ‘there are no baths at camp!’ His mom is skeptical, so Max narrates a week of activities. From rock climbing to art class,… View →
The Sin-Eater's Confession
This gut-wrenching story is like watching a terrible accident in slow motion….Fans of Bick’s Ashes zombie trilogy will be surprised if they pick this up, but those who do will find ample food for thought and discussion." —VOYA View →
Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg
“This book offers a unique perspective through the eyes of a young woman who observed and survived the worst of war.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“This is a clear, forthright look at the startling conclusions drawn from a scientist’s research and the enormous ramifications of his conclusions. Well done, and well worth reading.” —School Library Journal View →
Under Pressure
“This high-interest, slim book is an accessible read for reluctant readers and soccer fanatics.” —School Library Journal View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“In a perfectly outlined text complete with historical facts, pictures, and informative sidebars, Darwin’s theory from its conception to its promotion are explored….This is a must-have in any library collection as its educational value cannot be denied. It is sure to… View →
“The harmonious and appealing text and illustrations present many opportunities for discussion of other topics, such as helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores before play, and thinking about the best way to solve problems.”… View →