Reviews
Exploring Environmental Sciences Careers
“An accessible work that’s rich in both helpful tips and possibilities.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Exploring Building Trade Careers
“Shining with positivity; offers suggested first steps toward making realistic and fulfilling life choices.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel
“A hopeful and validating story that excels in portraying a middle schooler’s ADHD journey.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Exploring Engineering Careers
“Useful guidance for career-minded young makers who may wish to pursue engineering. . . A concise, information-packed overview with an emphasis on helpful practical advice.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“An unsettling, thought-provoking coming of age.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit
“Admiring glimpses of women in a vital, challenging line of work.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Library in the Woods
“A tribute to a community treasure, understated but rich in feeling.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“Along with capturing the drama, suspense, and stylized commentary of real cooking shows, this interstellar culinary romp showcases one tempting dish after another, capped by three recipes at the end. . . A delicious kickoff that combines haute cuisine with sky-high… View →
Evie and Rhino
“McMullin’s cozy adventure of interspecies love and healing has the sentimental feel of children’s literature of yore. . . . A nostalgic story that will appeal to lovers of old-fashioned tales.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Soni and the Life Drinkers
“In this third series installment, Nguru expands the boundaries of the world, adding new creatures and showing the diversity of Nairobi’s neighborhoods. . . . The ending is satisfying while leaving readers hungry for the next book. Bristling with action from cover to… View →
Erin and Yrso: Book 1
“A tender tale of grief propelled into a fantastical, globe-trotting adventure.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Frank's Red Hat
“All little ones should hear—and see—this message of discovering the right audience for one’s work rather than changing one’s output to please others. . . . A worthwhile, heartwarming, and beautifully conveyed lesson to do what makes you happiest.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“An incredible, brilliantly told story of persistence, advocacy, and love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“A lively, concise, and practical antidote to climate anxiety and a guide to positive action.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Playdate
“The story approaches the child’s and mother’s lives with empathy, imbuing both with dignity. . . . A frankly told, child’s-eye view of the intersection of friendship and socioeconomic status.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
String Ball
“Featuring spare visuals yet extravagant in its storytelling, a satisfying tale for impatient kittens everywhere.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
So That Happened . . . But Maybe You Already Knew That
“A heartfelt . . . portrayal of managing challenges in early adolescence.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“Deftly brings to light a lesser-known horror in the context of America’s history of racism against Chinese immigrants.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Sometimes the Girl
“Mason-Black’s prose sparkles with poetic beauty as Holi engages in introspective musings about collective mourning and how individual healing is possible only in community. . . This striking work shows the power of intergenerational relationships to fortify queer artists… View →
We Are the Scrappy Ones
“In Fagan’s luminous, star-spangled scenes, people using wheelchairs, white canes, communication devices, and more radiate joy and community, countering assumptions about disabled people (such as “loss leaves no space for laughter”) and reminding readers that… View →
The See-You-Soon Spice Box
“A gentle demonstration of how familial bonds—and traditions—can endure even over vast physical distances.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Summer with Sunil
“Dominic and Sunil’s relationship is gentle and charming, and they are easy to root for. The novel also contains a much-needed depiction of teens who both know that they are queer and are still figuring some things out.”—Kirkus Reviews View →