Reviews
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“The layered, collage-style digital illustrations are show-stoppers . . . Many speak her name but few younger readers know her work; this is recommended for early nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
All about Veterinarians
“These books cover basic information like the daily duties associated with each job and how workers in each field are connected to their community. . . . This series will appeal to beginning readers and is an ideal purchase for public library collections.”—School Library… View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“An illuminating work on a scientist in the same league as Maria Sibylla Merian and Mary Anning.”—starred, Booklist View →
Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice
“A decidedly cool collection for STEM.”—Booklist View →
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone
“Gorgeous paintings of industry and determination, set to a story of a practical young woman who wanted people to feel good about themselves and was a pioneer of natural Black hair care products, this is a good choice for the elementary biography section.”—starred, School View →
Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins
“An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events.”—School Library Journal View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“[F]illed with legends, reminiscences, bits of history, sidebars, drawings, and gentle challenges to readers, encouraging them to consider making changes in their actions, beliefs, and values. Truly, a lovely, calming addition for collections.”—Booklist View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“Brunton’s art is distinct and emotionally evocative . . . The memoir achieves its mission to communicate to readers the isolation of chronic illness.”—Booklist View →
Many Ways to Be
“The major themes across these titles are joy and understanding, which are sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
I Care for My Community
“Colorful, joyful photos mirror what is happening in the text, and this correlation helps with comprehension. . . . With an emphasis on caring for those in one’s life, this series successfully uses proven strategies to support beginning readers.”—School Library… View →
School Recess
“Written by certified literacy specialists, each book is designed to help educators and readers get the most value out of the text. . . . Reader engagement and relatable subject matter make this a great selection for young students.”—School Library Journal View →
Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist
“[E]ngaging and accessible to striving readers. . . . these titles provide an introduction to today’s superstars in a fun, appealing format.”—School Library Journal View →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
“This specialized but extremely helpful resource offers realistic and inspiring solutions.”—Booklist View →
Bo and the Community Garden
“The book’s three short chapters feature cultural touchstones and lively color illustrations. Readers not yet ready for the J.D. the Kid Barber series, by J. Dillard, will find the same Black Boy Joy here.”—Booklist View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“Celebrates her successes, indomitable spirit, and lasting legacy through an effective combination of free-verse poetry and digital collage illustrations. . . . Crews folds texture, patterns, and wonderful details into her artwork that evoke the time and setting, as well as… View →
On the Hunt with Crocodiles
“Clear, lively language takes readers right into the predator’s world with effective use of statistics, narrative descriptions, and analogies. . . . First-rate presentations on a popular subject area.”—School Library Journal View →
Video Games: A Graphic History
“The graphic novel format and choice of high interest topics will keep these books in constant circulation.”—School Library Journal View →
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
“An absolute gem and should not be missed.”—Children’s Literature View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“Reading this book should be a must for all. Birds as a part of nature must be preserved, and this book is a very good start for learning about the problems they face.” –Children’s Literature View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“Highly detailed, conversational chapters feature archival material, scientific drawings, and full-color photos in a handsome layout, and numerous contextualizing sidebars cover topics ranging from the ethics of animal experimentation to the metric system.”—Publishers… View →
Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day
“…[T]he layered illustrations—created using colored paper, hanji, and digital art—are eye-popping, dimensional, and delectable.”—Publishers Weekly View →