Reviews
Star-Crossed
""AI High" effectively builds a world using a unique premise, with themes of prejudice that parallel the real world." —School Library Journal View →
Spinning Out
“The entertaining plots pack a punch and are an excellent choice for striving readers in middle and high school, particularly adrenaline seekers.” —School Library Journal View →
School Days
“Kids who have never been to school will surely look forward to all the fun depicted here.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
P.K. Subban: Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour
“An accessible treatment of a remarkable ice hockey player.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Prom Kings
“These texts stand out for their authentic depictions of LGBTQ+ teens; recommended for high school collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
“A unique and effective lens through which fans of historical fiction can view the treatment of the ‘other’ and race issues of the 1940s.”—School Library Journal View →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
“[The book] defines consent and, through colorful illustrations and comic book-style spreads, explores situations when it is assumed, expressed, informed, or implied. . . . Readers are reassured in this informative and useful book that ‘what is most important is that everyone View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
“Disasters averted in this realistic yet amusing take on sixth grade life.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Into the Wind
“That Rusty allows himself to be changed by Hazel’s friendship and guidance speaks well of him in a subtle way, and it’s touching to see their mutual caring and compassion. . . . A moving, well-written tale about an unusual friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
My Sister Is Sleeping
“highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-8.” — James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review View →
Miriam at the River
“Although the book closes with Miriam’s confident assertion that ‘some day all the world/will know my brother’s name,’ Yolen and Le have presented the early life of a woman who will also change history.”— Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council View →
Hard Hat Cat!
“This simple picture book about a young Israeli boy who feeds a stray kitten near a construction site addresses a universal theme but has an authentic Israeli flavor.” — Michel Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council View →
What Makes You Beautiful
“Thoughtful and affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I'll Believe You When . . .: Unbelievable Idioms from Around the World
“. . . [A] romp featuring diverse children and the creatures and crazy situations from the relevant idiom[s]. . . . A worthwhile addition to ELA classrooms and library shelves.”—Booklist View →
Colin Kaepernick: Athletes Who Made a Difference
“[B]alances biography and sports in a way that will interest all readers . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt Blasts Off!
“[L]ighthearted and silly but has enough heart to merit space on the shelves of space lovers, handy kids, and anyone looking for a giggle and a smile. . . . A fun and satisfying journey.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“In our world of social media and instant gratification, it was inspirational to read about a real life hero who did great deeds, but chose to avoid fame.” — Ronda Einbinder, Good Reads with Ronna View →
Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States
“[E]xpansive and inclusive . . . This roundup of rallies, parades, sit-ins, walkouts, boycotts, and more shows there are as many protest methods as there are reasons to protest.” —Publisher’s Weekly View →
Hard Hat Cat!
“Hard Hat Cat makes an excellent read-aloud for families with children in a range of ages.” — Mirele Kessous, Certified Librarian, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog View →
Prom Kings
“For reluctant readers looking for a quick, light, romantic read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
“A Garden in Your Belly‘s colorful world helped me wake up this morning. This book is as powerful as it is beautiful and that’s the minimum!” —Eric Carle View →
Small Matters: The Hidden Power of the Unseen
“STEM-interested children will find this a fun introduction to the unseen world, and those doing reports on snails, sharks, butterflies, toucans and other birds, snakes, water striders, bees, cats, cicadas, and geckos will find that the information here,… View →