Reviews
Tomorrow I'm in Charge!
“Readers might find their animal counterpart in one of the three main characters, which could springboard into interesting conversations about collaboration and sharing. This German import will be useful and enjoyable in classrooms or on the SEL… View →
When It's Your Turn for Midnight
“A brief, beautiful Zimbabwean novel about war and family . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Choir Grrrl
“Tackling tough topics like identity, divorce, family conflict, and learning disabilities, this novel is unafraid to confront big issues facing young readers today. For older middle grade readers, this coming-of-age, feminist story will inspire readers to find their own… 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 →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“Clarkson makes regular birds magical and curious and weird and incredible. Bravo.”—The Spinoff, from The Spinoff’s best books of 2025 list View →
Choir Grrrl
“Granillo’s lyrical text demonstrates the creative power of music to express new ideas, make meaningful connections, and heal damaged hearts. . . .Choir and band nerds will love this story featuring found families and musical joy.”—Booklist View →
Cosmic Chaos
“An imaginative and appealing choice for growing readers and a worthwhile addition to large elementary-library collections.”—Booklist View →
How to Deal with Gun Violence
“Hunter successfully avoids using coded, politically partisan language, and mentions important contextual data . . . . Many photos break up the text, showing memorials, crime scenes, and racially diverse people protesting for and against gun-related issues.”—Kirkus… View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“First-generation Cuban American Olivera captures Guilló’s excitement for this fledgling sport and how it was embraced by the people of Cuba in the book’s illustrations, which cleverly incorporate the brilliant red and blue of the Cuban flag. . . . an informative piece… View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“Simple paneling and cinematic plot beats convey a moving story of war and displacement set against a lushly rendered jungle backdrop with starlit night skies.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“A momentous testimony.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
99 Things to Do Before You Finish High School (Revised and Updated)
“Teens fighting boredom or looking for alternatives to screen time will find inspiration in this trove of suggestions for activities.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When It's Your Turn for Midnight
“A sparkling jewel of a story grounded in emotional truths.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Frank the Monster
“Strandberg’s well-crafted small-town setting and suspenseful pacing draw readers in, while his quietly matter-of-fact prose, speckled with satisfying detail, expresses Frank’s frustration, alienation, and even rage—feelings his young audience will recognize. . . . An… View →
Bang!: The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks
“The clearly written accompanying text is marked by accessible organization and a careful selection of facts that together create an engaging read that’s filled with details without overwhelming readers. . . . Illuminating and informative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery
“Tunnels into its topic with gusto and precision.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“In nonfiction for 6+, the entrancing Omnibird by Giselle Clarkson (Gecko) is no straightforward ornithological guide. Looking at 18 species through an original, humorous lens, it shows their characteristics—chicken feathers “the shade of apricot jam”, penguins View →
Talia and the Passover HUG-gadah
“. . .Talia’s creative ears transform a Passover-related word into something entirely different in this amiable picture book from Elovitz Marshall. . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Miracle of Matzah Pizza: A Biblical Tall Tale
“Koffsky concocts a comically far-fetched origin story for matzo-crust pizza in this punny picture book. . . . Miracles come in many forms, including culinary ones, this playful Passover tale suggests.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Understanding Deepfakes
“Sanderson clearly and concisely presents information from an objective, fact-based perspective. . . . This matter-of-fact tone presents balanced information on deepfakes’ pros and cons without condescension or fearmongering, focusing on the essentials teens need to know. . . .… View →
Along Came a Spider: In Spring (Book 1)
“McGrath has crafted a sweet and silly friendship story that hits the right notes for transitional readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionary in Rhymes
“An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.”—School Library Journal View →
Understanding Manga: From Fox Spirits to Fashion Icons
“This compact volume filled with ample color photographs supports readers with the context they need to appreciate manga and develop deeper knowledge of it. . . .A brief but entertaining and informative overview.”—Kirkus Reviews View →