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Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“Emily Barth Isler handles so many potentially explosive topics with grace and subtlety but also with enormous assurance and power. This is a brave, important and even essential novel.”—Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of The Bicycle Spy and Courageous View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“This book is a gift to the culture.” —Amy Schumer View →

 
Cover: Just Ash

Just Ash

“A page-turning, harrowing, but ultimately empowering tour-de-force…a must read for all humans.”—I. W. Gregorio, author of None of the Above and This is My Brain in Love View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“A book with heart, about finding the bravery to be your true self.” —Jennifer Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner trilogy View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“[T]his novel comes pretty close to perfect in its fearless and compassionate exploration of the sorrows, struggles, and hard-won maturing of a spunky twelve-year-old as she deals with the aftermath of loss.”—Judith Viorst, author of The Tenth Good Thing about Barney View →

 
Cover: Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

Glorious Wrestling Alliance: Ultimate Championship Edition

“Imagine an epic wrestling match between the lust for life of Scott Pilgrim and the comic self-loathing of BoJack Horseman where we’re all winners.” —Kieron Gillen, writer of The Wicked + The Divine View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“Heartbreaking and heart mending.” —Priya Huq, Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A breath of fresh air . . . Full of robust characters, dynamic panels, and immersive landscapes, this coming-of-age story of family and the supernatural is one any reader will have a hard time putting down.” —Shannon Wright, Twins View →

 
Cover: Step Fourth, Mallory!

Step Fourth, Mallory!

“Mallory’s chatty, first-person narrative will keep readers’ interest as she tries to solve her problems, with mixed results. With the addition of e-mail messages and a touch of romance, this easy-to-read chapter book has a slightly older theme than its… View →

 

“This is a real Jewish fairy tale!” View →

 
Cover: Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride

Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride

“The author, [a] rabbi and educator, knows her audience well, and the book is appropriately geared for young children. The colorful, expressive pictures by Israeli artist Shahar Kober augment the story — and do justice to the ancient land of Israel and its people.” View →

 
Cover: Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable

Too Many Cooks: A Passover Parable

“…this is a very hip Grandma, and the whimsical story line will greatly amuse little readers.” View →

 
Cover: Life Cycles

Life Cycles

“Realistic, detailed watercolors. . . clear language and conversational tone make this book a good choice for reading aloud in an introductory classroom lesson on the topic.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Art Is...

Art Is...

“While the text and concepts are appropriate for young children, the quality of the works depicted makes the book suitable for older readers as well. An interesting look at the forms art can take.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

“Sydney and her family are as real and lovable as any you’ll find in children’s literature.”—Josh Berk, author of Camp Murderface View →

 
Cover: AfterMath

AfterMath

“AfterMath is gorgeously written, infinitely heart-wrenching, and tragically timely. Lucy’s voice is powerful and distinct. I loved this novel.” —Leslie Margolis, author of Ghosted, We Are Party People, and the Maggie Brooklyn Mysteries View →

 
Cover: Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie and the Wolf Moon

“A heartfelt, magical family drama you can really sink your teeth into.” —Nilah Magruder, M.F.K. View →

 
Cover: Kathy Ross Crafts Numbers

Kathy Ross Crafts Numbers

“[F]eatures fun creations that involve counting and measurement and whimsical, child-friendly artwork. For visual learners, there is also an illustrated supply list for each project. The 20 activities include a four-leaf clover necklace, a five-point star magnet, a play alarm… View →

 

“. . .an interesting approach to an issue not often explored in juvenile nonfiction. This title may provide points to ponder or discuss for youngsters in the same predicament.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Eddie Whatever

Eddie Whatever

Once again, Lois Ruby delivers a story middle-grade readers will relish!—Doris Baker, Publisher, Filter Press, LLC View →

 
Cover: All About Hanukkah

All About Hanukkah

“Kreiswirth’s vibrant illustrations make this title stand out among other Hanukkah books.” —The Jewish Journal View →

 
Cover: Rainbow Candles: A Hanukkah Counting Book

Rainbow Candles: A Hanukkah Counting Book

“. . .the ultimate Hanukkah counting rhyme. . .” —Jewish Journal View →

 
Cover: The Babka Sisters

The Babka Sisters

“This sweet, tasty tale of bab­ka and love…is a fun read-aloud (per­haps best paired with some heav­en­ly babka).”―Jewish Book Council View →

 
Cover: Lots of Grandparents

Lots of Grandparents

“Excellent color photographs show grandparents of different ages, ethnic groups, shapes, and sizes sharing happy times with grandchildren. . . A good choice for sharing.” —School Library Journal View →