Reviews
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Gritos for Cruzita! Granillo deftly captures the atmosphere of a classic panaderia and the spirit of mariachi. Strong themes of friendship and family create harmonies to make these pages sing!”— Rebecca Balcárcel, author of The Other Half of Happy and Shine On,… View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“A sweet, upbeat tale about family, friendship, and the journey to being authentically you. You’ll want to croon along with Cruzita, sink your teeth into conchas from Lupe’s, and turn the pages to a bidi bidi bom bom beat!”—Tracy Badua, author of The Takeout View →
Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
“Readers learn about methods of reform and possible strategies for crime prevention and community building. . . Informative and rousing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“A love letter to the power of family, friendship, Mexican pastries, and mariachi.”—Sylvia Liu, award-winning author of Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation View →
Nature's Rule Breakers: Creatures That Don't Fit In
“Not your ordinary display of interesting and appealing animals, this offering has an important message for young readers and the adults who care for them. For in-betweeners everywhere.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Denim Diaries: A Memoir
“This memoir, enhanced by the author’s sketches, is both original and moving—but not for the faint of heart. In often graphic detail, beautiful turns of phrase quickly become hard-cornered truths, providing a poetic roadmap from self-doubt to self-hate and, finally,… View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“A delightful melody of hope and joy, grief and healing.”—Michelle Mohrweis, author of The Trouble with Robots View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“A must-read middle grade book full of heart, music, and mouthwatering Mexican pastries.”—Tanya Guerrero, award-winning author of All You Knead Is Love and Adrift View →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
“The work shines most when elucidating the long path to scientific discovery, including the many failed experiments and minor discoveries that necessarily precede breakthroughs. A stimulating and accessible foray into recent scientific history.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
“May start conversations about being true to oneself and working for a community. Quiet but strong.” ―Kirkus Reviews View →
“This primer on all things period is as delightful as it is informative. Presented in comics format, this accessible and inclusive volume strikes the right balance between snark and earnestness to make it just right for a middle school audience. . . . A nonjudgmental,… View →
Picnic Planet: A Lunchtime Guide to Your Galaxy's Exoplanets
“[W]onderfully clever . . . . Perfect for fans of space, adventures, and daring picnics.”—starred, Booklist View →
In My Skin
“With a focus on diversity, this picture book promotes acceptance—of one another and oneself.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Ghost Orchid
“Applied with a mix of brush shapes and sizes, bold overlapping colors add dynamic depth and movement to the illustrations of this story about an intrepid family of explorers. . . . Children will learn the beginnings of mindfulness and be encouraged to embrace the present… View →
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen
“The Kenyan lore weaves a stunning background for the internal and external battles that unfold within and between Odwar and the Shadow Queen. . . . An adventure of strength and compassion.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
When Dad's Hair Took Off
“A father’s balding inspires far-flung, humorous adventures. . . . In the fabulistic chapter book When Dad’s Hair Took Off, harrumphing desperation takes over when a man seeks his wayward hair, tracking it through a bevy of shenanigans.”—starred,… View →
Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit
“A hilarious, fist-pumping, heartwarming genre mashup across the universe, with bright and beautiful artwork and characters. Pacific Rim meets Fawlty Towers… only good.” —Hamish Steele, creator of Netflix’s Dead End: Paranormal Park View →
The Hoop and the Harm
“A potent message about the mental toll of elite sports and the value of playing for love of the game will resonate with teens. Recommended for high school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Listening to the Quiet
“[T]he illustrations feature soft lines, rich colors, and an aura of warmth and security that captures the tone of the text. An inviting, informative read-aloud choice for classes studying the senses and children curious about deafness.”—Booklist View →
Stuck with You
“A laugh-out-loud hi-lo gay romantic comedy. . . . Highly recommended for hi-lo readers who loved Heartstopper.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Welcome to the City at Night
“[E]xcellent resources for science classrooms and young learners interested in animals and the environment.”—Booklist View →
Night and Dana
“Davidson gives this relatable coming-of-age tale an alt vibe with a retro, high-contrast color palette similar to newspaper comics and a boldly provocative art style.” —Booklist View →