Reviews
Reproductive Rights: Who Decides?
“The interplay of complex political, medical, and societal issues involved in reproductive rights is clearly explained and placed in its historical context. . . . A valuable resource.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Feminism: Reinventing the F-Word
“This small, colorful book introduces readers to the complexities of an ever evolving movement . . . cover[ing] an enormous breadth of material . . . A good starting point for discussions.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Megafast Trucks
“An insanely joyful collection. . . . Brio meets absurdity on steroids in this dramatically illustrated [book]. . . . With considerable panache, Farndon bestows these beasts with their very own brand of beauty.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Maypop Kidnapping: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Quinnie is a memorable protagonist with an engaging voice. . . . Surrisi’s debut novel is a delightful cozy mystery, snugly mixing intrigue and humor, with an unpredictable and satisfying resolution.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
On the Sapphire's Trail: Book 2
“Adventure lovers will like the surprising plot twists; fans of opera and cookies will appreciate the many times the story is derailed; everyone will be pleased that there’s a happy ending—even for the bandits.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Black Dragon
“[Danny’s] depth makes him a laudable and likable hero. The unusual location, intriguing characters, and a fast-paced plot further set this series opener apart. A clever mashup of crime drama and magical realism makes for an auspicious series start.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
“Utilizing a gentle sense of humor and incisive insight, the author negotiates Mateo’s developing identity with aplomb, especially his Mexican-American heritage. . . . A magnificent novel that defines what it is to be an older brother, a friend, and, yes, even a… View →
Timber Creek Station
“It offers an exceptionally vivid picture of a fascinating world foreign to most American readers alongside issues mostly avoided in U.S. children’s fiction. . . . Immensely likable and utterly convincing, Danny will have readers hoping for the future just as hard as he is. . View →
Shalom Everybodeee!: Grover's Adventures in Israel
“The best way to experience this book is to find someone who does a really good Grover impression for a read-aloud. Grover has one of the most distinctive voices in the history of children’s television, and all Sesame Street fans will hear that voice in their heads as soon as View →
Don't Call Me Grandma
“[A] tender story of an aging dragon of a diva and her great-grandchild. . . . Children will best appreciate this nostalgic journey when accompanied by a doting loved one.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Are You the Pirate Captain?
“A job opening on a jolly pirate ship turns out to be unexpectedly hard to fill. . . . [One character] sapiently suggests ’You’ll need one who / will lead your crew / and not just look the part’. . . . A point worth pondering.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Just My Type: Understanding Personality Profiles
“Rosen’s slight and engaging text would make a fine unit in philosophy or life skills classes. . . . The tone is light yet serious, and the information is unexpectedly fascinating. . . . [An] exploration of the role of personality in science and pop culture.”—Kirkus View →
Whose Hands Are These?: A Community Helper Guessing Book
“Rhyming verses and illustrations of hands working give readers the opportunity to guess what community jobs people do . . . [f]rom the commonplace to those that rarely appear in picture books. . . . A great addition to libraries’ and teacher’s shelves for units on… View →
Beat the Odds
“All the novellas fit together like a well-crafted puzzle. . . . Compelling suspense delivered in a small dose.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Raise the Stakes
“A great choice for reluctant readers, this book, in presenting the transgender story, also delves into advocacy for equality. . . . Pages will turn right up to the cliffhanger.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stay in the Game
“Extremely short and written quite simply, they emphasize page-turning suspense . . . compelling readers, reluctant or not, to continue with the series. . . . Highly engaging, with more to come.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When the Sun Shines on Antarctica: And Other Poems about the Frozen Continent
“The gentle illustrations excel at balancing both the frigid iciness and the blossoming hope of spring. Though playfulness abounds, this is not a romanticized portrait of life in the polar south. . . . A tender, lively, and mostly thoughtful tour through summer on the frozen… View →
Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters Are Losing Oxygen
“An experienced science writer explains the growing phenomenon of dead zones in the world’s waters. . . . [O]lder students will find this an informative introduction to a serious environmental issue.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Ebola Epidemic: The Fight, The Future
“[A] crisp and informative book. . . . Goldsmith, a veteran health/science writer, knows how to invest readers in her story . . . [and] delivers science in a serious yet welcoming tone. . . . An arresting, illuminating, and unlikely-to-be-forgotten story.”—starred, Kirkus View →
Space Junk: The Dangers of Polluting Earth's Orbit
“Between her well-tempered writing style and her atypical subject, Young will have readers enthralled.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Be a Survivor
“Valuable skills and tips for safely enjoying the great outdoors wrapped in an easy-to-read, fun guide.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“From the author’s heart to America’s readers: a tribute to a man who believed in and lived black pride.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Blazing Courage
“Halls writes in a brisk, competent style, and . . . the story wraps up satisfyingly, with a bit of a twist. . . . Uncomplicated reading done well.”—Kirkus Reviews View →