Reviews
When Lightnin' Struck
“Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying” — Midwest Book Review View →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults is my new favorite book! What a great way for young people (and anyone, really) to learn about our healing medicines. Chii miigwech!”—Angeline Boulley, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Firekeeper’s View →
Enly and the Buskin' Blues
“Witty and wise.”—Bobbie Pyron, author of Lucky Strike View →
The Art of Magic: A Novel
“Magical, musical, and mysterious. A delightfully haunting tale.”—Jennifer Blecher, author of Stick with Me View →
Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry
In its own vivid and colorful pages, Frank, Who Liked to Build: The Architecture of Frank Gehry (by Deborah Blumenthal with illustrations by Maria Brzozowska) focuses on the professional accomplishments—with some attention to the Jewish influences—of the famed architect and longtime… View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah (by Nancy Churnin with illustrations by Yevgenia Nayberg) begins with Henrietta Szold’s birth in Baltimore in 1860. The book covers Szold’s achievements even before and beyond the Hadassah era (who knew that Szold… View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference (by Bonnie Lindauer with illustrations by Sofia Moore) follows the founder of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Hannah Solomon, born in Chicago in 1858, lived through a number of historical events that are… View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“Being stuck at home on the couch with an endless illness should be an absolute nightmare, but somewhere between Tessa’s unruly imagination and her dark sense of humor, she’s created a surprisingly exciting, funny, and strangely uplifting world. A truly unique and… View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“This book bursts with the passion and enthusiasm of its subject with lively, engaging, and at times humorous text. Fascinating from beginning to end!”—Joyce Sidman, author of The Girl Who Drew Butterflies, winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal View →
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1
“Timothy Dinoman is a delightful new action star whose charm is far from extinct. A thrilling read for anyone looking for adventure.” —Jarad Greene, author, Scullion and A-Okay View →
Unretouchable
“Sofia has a magical eye and voice. Her ability to take something classic and turn it on its head is something I had never seen before her work.” —Emily Meade, actor, Dead Ringers, The Leftovers, and The Deuce View →
A Long Way from Home
“Funny, fact-filled, and philosophical. This is an inspiring story for any kid who has been forced to move—to a new school, a new state, or a new point on the space-time continuum.”—Edward Bloor, author of Tangerine and Taken View →
Unretouchable
“Soulful, playful, and full of heart, Unretouchable is a timeless coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of our modern, digital world.” —Aliza Kelly, author, Starring You: A Guided Journey Through Astrology and This Is Your Destiny: Using Astrology View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“This story of one woman’s pluck, determination, and scientific insight is a riveting read for anyone of any age!”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus, a National Book Award finalist View →
Funeral Girl
“An extraordinary debut; an extraordinary new voice.”—Saundra Mitchell, author of All the Things We Do in the Dark View →
Unretouchable
“Written with empathy, wisdom and humor, Unretouchable makes us feel heard and understood. I couldn’t put it down!” —Sadie Radinsky, author, Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Make Friends with Food View →
Timothy Dinoman Saves the Cat: Book 1
“Timothy Dinoman is the secret agent we’ve been waiting for! Every page is not only wonderfully vibrant but brimming with action, humor, and most importantly kindness.” —Robyn Smith, artist, Nubia: Real One View →
Notes from a Sickbed
“Tessa Brunton generously shares with us not only her struggle of living with a chronic, little-understood disease, but also her go-to skills for coping: a sharp wit and a rich, fabulously intricate inner life. And her drawings are gorgeous!” —Rob Kirby, author-artist,… View →
Funeral Girl
“Funeral Girl is a touching debut about ghosts, grief, and the relationships we have with people both living and dead.”—Nita Tyndall, author of Who I Was with Her View →