Reviews
Shades of Black
“The fast-paced story offers a look at the life of a young person trying to navigate the stigma and pressures that come with being a Black boy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Biphobia: Deal with it and be more than a bystander
“Approachable and educational, with the energy of an after-school special.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stuck with You
“An adorable romance with strong coming-of-age elements.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Trains, Boats, and Planes
“Not a standout but does have a ready-made audience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Knight of Little Import
“Tongue-in-cheek and not at all of little import.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Solid research and a global perspective create a useful approach focusing on harm reduction.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
“A valuable guide for teens struggling with mental health and the people who care about them.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Smashing Stigma: Dismantling Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
“This accessible overview will provide much-needed validation for some and contribute to awareness for others. Helpfully catalogs serious problems and provides guidance on coping strategies.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
“Youngsters who dive headfirst into imaginative play will find kinship with these two venturesome pals. A small bit of fun that just may inspire a bathtub boat of one’s own.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and Erosion
“Combining stunning stock photographs with rhythmic, poetic lines, Kinser has created a work that will have readers and listeners eager to travel to national parks and protected areas around the world . . . An impressive STEM read-aloud.” —Kirkus View →
Last Summer in Outer Space
“Levy artfully folds serious personal and parental issues into his less-than-serious round of chases, narrow squeaks, team building, and . . . space battles on the way to a happy resolution and a delayed but properly heartwarming eighth grade graduation ceremony.”—Kirkus… View →
The Hoop and the Harm
“The novel does a wonderful job of normalizing opening up and using counseling services, especially for boys and young men who often feel that they have to bottle up their emotions. A sincere, inspiring look at dealing with and overcoming self-doubt, ideal for reluctant… View →
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“Engaging feminist history attractively presented.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Beyond Sex Ed: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections
“Offers direct, clear, useful, and possibly lifesaving information to teens.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Any Body: A Comic Compendium of Important Facts and Feelings about Our Bodies
“A sense of acceptance and celebration for body differences permeates this joyful read. . . . A whimsical, enlightening, and empowering volume to set readers on the path toward self-acceptance and body positivity.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Building a Team: A Baseball Buddies Story
“[A] smooth, well-paced narrative that models good communication and perseverance. . . . A wonderful narrative for readers who love baseball that also offers valuable lessons to those who don’t.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Food for Hope: How John van Hengel Invented Food Banks for the Hungry
“An inspiring profile warmed by its (not undeserved) sentimental glow.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Another Band's Treasure: A Story of Recycled Instruments
“[I]nfused with optimism. . . . A gentle reminder of music’s might.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Strange Alliances: Book 2
“Light background washes of color are pleasing to the eye, while pops of more saturated tones add emphasis.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Men of the 65th: The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
“[T]old in a riveting narrative style enhanced by maps, historical photographs, and eyewitness quotes. . . . Powerful stories from the battlefield illuminate courage and struggles for recognition.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Weight of Everything
[L]ovingly conveys the pivotal role older siblings can play after a parent’s death and weaves in Sarah’s new interest in Guatemalan history and social activism in an organic manner. A thoughtful and substantive story about loss, cultural discovery, and first… View →
Sasquatch and Squirrel
“Plainly the beginning of a beautiful, if ouchy, friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer
“Will guarantee this trailblazing scientist her place among the stars.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Pipsqueak
“A fun underdog story for readers intrepid enough to join this merry band of kids.”—Kirkus Reviews View →