Reviews
“A quiet, positive story that opens a window into what it can look and feel like to grow up in a biracial, multinational family . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“A timely and thought-provoking discussion of an urgent humanitarian issue . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Gravity's Pull: Book 2
“MariNaomi’s attention to life’s uncanny aspects feels more urgent than ever. Eerily good.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Don't Go There!
“A spacey twist on the potty book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Pirates in Class 3
“A lubberly outing”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Captain Barbosa and the Pirate Hat Chase
“Humor abounds, from the absurd casting choices for Barbosa’s crew to the moment when the chortling mariners add an orange pigtailed wig to the captain’s exposed, bald pate.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Be a Maker
“Together the text and the illustrations create an excellent read that will empower readers to reflect on their own lives and make a change or two or three. . . . This is more than just a book about making and engineering: Make an excellent choice to add this to the… View →
The Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species
“Another cleareyed and engaging book by a master of the genre.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Night Bear
“Whimsical, light, and soothing, like a pretty good dream that Night Bear would surely never eat.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Wolf in Underpants
“Young readers will howl for this tale that combines a timely, smart message alongside crowd-pleasing silliness.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“When extraterrestrials impound a spaceship full of students and teachers 400 light-years from Earth, it’s up to Jack and his buddies to get them all back home. Life on Public School Ship 118 has been hard for Jack ever since his science-teacher father was fired and kicked… View →
A Scarf for Keiko
“An act of kindness during World War II still resonates today as a boy reaches out to a girl whom the government does not consider a suitable or loyal American citizen. The United States has entered World War II and Sam’s class in Los Angeles is knitting socks for soldiers.… View →
Pavel and the Tree Army
“In Depression-era America, Pavel, a Russian-Jewish immigrant, joins the Civilian Conservation Corps and learns to blend his new American identity with his Jewish one. On the advice of his rabbi, Pavel decides to take a job planting trees all over the country as part of the new… View →
Forest Talk: How Trees Communicate
“Packed with fascinating information, inspiring stories, and a call to action, this book delivers a powerful message in an effective package.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Warrior Zone
“A fun reluctant reader series that will entice reality television fans as well as those looking for exciting adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Baby Beast
“[A] lighthearted bit of behavior modeling.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
No More Excuses: Dismantling Rape Culture
“A laudably current guide to rape culture . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Solutions for a Cleaner, Greener Planet: Environmental Chemistry
“Terrific for classroom use. Environmental chemistry that is eminently readable and hopeful.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
“A thorough account of interest to report writers as well as young women considering a military career.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Living Simply: A Teen Guide to Minimalism
“An invitation for teens and tweens to share in a popular movement.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Flight of a Starling
“[A] gem of a novel, one that is sure to be savored.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Fake News: Separating Truth from Fiction
“[T]imely and important. A must-have for libraries serving teens.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
“James’ painterly oils swirl with energy, visible daubs creating the dusty, monumental landscape and equally monumental horses and humans. . . . A champion indeed.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“Frankenstein models self-assurance and kindness, both of which are much needed.”—Kirkus Reviews View →