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Cover: Trailblazer: Lily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of Women's Soccer

Trailblazer: Lily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of Women's Soccer

“Rah-rah spirit permeates Dale and Coroa’s account of the life of British soccer player Lily Parr.”—Publishers Weekly View →

 
Cover: She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

“Donohue gets real about the connections and privilege in each woman’s rise to power while also celebrating self-made successes and gains in the fight for equality.”—Nastia Voynovskaya, associate editor at San Francisco’s KQED Arts &… View →

 
Cover: She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

“She Represents is a refreshing and timely examination of women and femmes in the political arena. Donohue’s book will galvanize young people to become interested in the political process.” — Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Mexico City cannabis activist and author of… View →

 
Cover: The Knight Who Might

The Knight Who Might

“Move over Little Engine That Could and get ready to share the bookshelf with The Knight Who Might. . . . Puns, humor, and onomatopoeia emphasize the value of trying.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: The Inkberg Enigma

The Inkberg Enigma

“[A] diverting tale and an interesting pair of odd-couple kid detectives.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States

Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States

“[A] how-to guide for young dissidents.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Migrants

Migrants

“It’s a rare feat: a wordless picture book in which the absence of text intensifies the stories it tells. . . . A raw, startling portrait of migration.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: The Inkberg Enigma

The Inkberg Enigma

“Villains, magical books, and creatures from the deep combine for a fast-paced, rollicking graphic mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story

A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story

“[A] symbol of survival. . . . Kusaka’s illustrations effectively focus on Sachiko’s family and the ways they used the bowl to create an orderly family life even in the midst of, and after, a devastating war.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →

 
Cover: A Story About Afiya

A Story About Afiya

" [A] joyous celebration of childhood, culture and place. . ."—The New York Times View →

 
Cover: All's Happy That Ends Happy

All's Happy That Ends Happy

“Fans of the previous books in this series will again be delighted by this gentle, realistic depiction of two girls coping with big life changes while maintaining their friendship.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed

Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed

“A valuable addition to collections for young adolescents, especially where materials addressing consent are lacking.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Prom Kings

Prom Kings

“[A] quick and pleasant read that teens will enjoy.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World

“[T]his richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively. . . . A must-have title.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: Crayola ® Desert Colors

Crayola ® Desert Colors

“The many photos are well-chosen and beautifully reproduced. . . . [U]seful in school settings as simply written introductions to biomes and/or colors.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Fashion Rules!: A Closer Look at Clothing in the Middle Ages

Fashion Rules!: A Closer Look at Clothing in the Middle Ages

“The book’s original artwork is interspersed with historical replicas and photographs to show off the complicated fads of the Middle Ages.”—Foreword Reviews View →

 
Cover: The Huffalots

The Huffalots

“A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: Ever After

Ever After

“Both thoughtful and terrifying, and an unexpected take on a familiar premise.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery

Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery

“High-quality, curiosity-sparking brain fuel.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: Like Spilled Water

Like Spilled Water

“[F]ilters detailed depictions of filial piety, funeral rites, grief, romantic relationships, and parental support through a modern teenager’s perspective. . . . Will lead readers through a quiet revolution.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: The Great Bear Rescue: Saving the Gobi Bears

The Great Bear Rescue: Saving the Gobi Bears

“Markle clearly and efficiently introduces a bear unfamiliar to most North American readers. . . Not a story of salvation but a work in progress, ably explained.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: Nicanor's Gate

Nicanor's Gate

“Whether as folktale, Talmudic retelling, or a preschool course in miracles, this book will find a home in many school and public collections.” — Amy Lilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, SLJ View →

 
Cover: Ever After

Ever After

" . . . Vieweg offers an art-house take on a normally gory and typically action-packed subject . . . A melancholic but multicolored apocalyptic tale told with originality." —Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service

Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service

“A moving, insightful portrait.”—Kirkus Reviews View →