Reviews
Camilla and the Fall Festival
“Teachers and students alike will rejoice in the gentle but important lessons learned in this delightful and engaging book. . . . [T]he accompanying reader’s note provides plenty of helpful discussion questions and extension activities to develop children’s social-emotional… View →
Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters' Fight for Abolition and Women's Rights
“Peppered with black and white images, Carpenter’s understated, straightforward writing is informative and engaging and keeps the pages turning. Her detailed research is documented with extensive source notes. . . Covering the entirety of the Grimké sisters’ lives, this View →
Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel
“A warm and sensitive depiction of a neurodivergent character finding her way in middle school.”—School Library Journal View →
Nafu Wants Food: A Graphic Novel
“The strength of this graphic novel lies in the unique nature of the illustrations and their connection to African folklore while breaking tradition in the construction of typical graphic novel panels. . . a unique monster story that stands out from other graphic… View →
The Kerfuffle
“Perrin’s illustrations are bursting with energy, and the flaps invite curious readers to look closer, reconsider, and reframe the story — a brilliant prompt for conversations about perspective, conflict, and empathy.”—Mathew Tobin View →
The Fight over Choice: The History and Future of Reproductive Rights
“Kukla delivers a clear, inclusive, well-researched overview of reproductive rights and their long, complex history. . . A straightforward, inclusive primer on reproductive rights recommended for young adult collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Anthony Edwards vs. Dwyane Wade: Who Would Win?
“A slam dunk for any sports collection—this series will have readers racing to pick up the next title.”—School Library Journal View →
Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability
“This stellar biography checks multiple positive role model boxes: a challenge-defying, determined, rule-breaking, problem-solving woman of STEM.”—Booklist View →
Jason Belongs: The Story of Jason Schachter McKinney
“This journey of self-discovery while growing up in a biracial, interfaith family is sure to resonate with young readers exploring the intersection of their interests and identities.”—Booklist View →
Zeyna Lost and Found
“Filled with art heists, cultural immersion, detective woes, and kids plunging into dangerous situations without any hesitation, Khan’s debut is a fun historical adventure with a plot that feels like it exists almost outside of reality, but it remains grounded through its… View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“Each page is filled to the brim with meticulously drawn cityscapes, mechanical designs, animals of all shapes and sizes, and lengthy text explanations. . . Ultrawild is a brilliantly designed comic that will have wide appeal beyond its target audience, even for… View →
Taylor Swift: Queen of Reinvention
“With the Icons series, readers are treated to colorful, concise, and deeply inspiring portraits of women who have redefined what it means to be a superstar today. . .Whether you’re a devoted fan or newcomer—or even an adult curious about these powerhouse performers’… View →
Nafu Wants Food: A Graphic Novel
“Brightly colored, thick-lined artwork and large format panels help tell this fable-like story of an unexpected hero and the consequences of greed. South African cartoonist Bosa’s thoughtful pacing and layout, as well as some well-timed jokes, make this a strong choice for… View →
Florence Price
“[T]his is an overwhelmingly dynamic and captivating biography of a woman whose life and work should be more widely known. An ideal introduction to a Black female pioneer and her work.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
S'More Is Enough
“Earnestly self-help vibe . . . brightened by charming portrayals of cheery-looking foodstuffs that add humor and emotion. . . . Imaginative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters' Fight for Abolition and Women's Rights
“This relatively short book thoughtfully presents a period of upheaval and change and traces the sisters’ long-lasting impact as well as recent, more critical perceptions of their motivations and behavior that bring welcome nuance to their story. . . Informative and… View →
Dolphin's Cry for Help
“Plentiful illustrations on nearly every page support comprehension, making this series a fabulous pick for readers transitioning to chapter books. While not nonfiction, the story includes accurate information that inspires curiosity about animals and ocean life. This title—and the View →
Fascinating Fungi: Nourishers, Killers, Connectors, and Healers
“An extraordinarily well-researched, well-presented, and visually appealing book on a fascinating subject.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
“This versatile book is an empowering resource for students, whether they are working alone or with a team as part of a science or humanities class, an inventors club, or a social action student group. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Trumpets of Death: A Graphic Novel
“The artwork is certainly the showpiece, with a bold color palette adding to the 1990s nostalgia the book quietly evokes, while the sleekness of the cartoon character design adds a modern polish to the project. A fascinating tale.”—Booklist View →
Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
“The spare but informative text moves effortlessly between the parallel stories of the moon mission and Alma’s painting. . . A powerful paean to both the space program and a noteworthy artist.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
All the Cats
“The rhyming text is black, large, and spare, laid out seamlessly with the illustrations, making this an ideal option for younger children building their vocabulary. . . . The earnest arrangement spells satisfaction, making this a quick and easy pick for cat lovers. Playful, like… View →
The Box Full of Wonders
“…[T]his pleasing read-aloud will especially resonate with kids navigating newly blended families. . . . Puts a positive spin on a potentially stressful familial experience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Box Full of Wonders
“There are many picture books about moving, fewer on blended families, and fewer still that combine both while including children’s emotional reactions to their changing family unit and shared home. . . . [T]his brightly illustrated picture book expresses the mixed feelings… View →