Reviews
The Fluffy Futon
“A charming story with subtly fantastic illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Neville's Great Escape
“Fans of Avery’s earlier book will be delighted to see Neville back and more resolute than ever, his tenacity a model for times when it’s imperative to persist. Playful storytelling and art blend for a paean to the power of determination.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Worm Turns Up: In Summer (Book 2)
“Friendship flourishes beautifully in this enchanting seasonal snapshot.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Edith: The Girl Who Was 100 Years Old
“A sparkling celebration of life rooted in change, aging, and the necessity of death itself.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Diseases Without Borders: Plagues, Pandemics, and Beyond
“An exceptionally clear and inspiring resource combining a human-centered narrative with compelling science.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Shavuot, Shavuot, Why Are You Sad?
“Humorous and sweet—made especially relevant by the relatively small number of picture books on the topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Real Rosalind: The Truth About Rosalind Franklin's DNA Discovery and How It Was Erased
“Illuminates Franklin’s brilliance and the labor and uncertainty of her groundbreaking research. Blunt, accurate, and no-nonsense—just like the subject herself.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein
“Hechter’s text is well researched, detailed, easy to follow, and accessible to children. Her appropriately painterly illustrations burst with color and contain effective reproductions of Bernstein’s art. . . . An inspiring account of an artist who fought misogyny at… View →
Hmong: A Graphic History
“The book presents a great deal of information with clarity and enough detail to make the events feel real, making this an important contribution to our understanding of the Hmong people and how they contribute to and are a part of our societies. An accessible and illuminating… View →
Saving: A Teen Guide to Saving for the Future
“Practical advice . . . is peppered throughout and tempered with realism. . . . A basic introduction to an important topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Spotting a Scam
“[A]ll teens should come away more aware that there are some bad, clever actors out there—and what to do about them. . . . Brief, practical, and cogent.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Loans and Credit: A Teen Guide to Borrowing
“©hock-full of practical advice . . . a helpful toolbox for fledgling young adult consumers. . . . Sensible explanations of how to use debt without succumbing to endless interest payments.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Managing Social Media
“The writing is accessible; sidebars highlight key pieces of information, and chapter summaries provide easy takeaways. . . . [An] introduction to social media’s potential for good, with some advice to help avoid harm.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Deal with Drug Wars
“[T]he simple, straightforward prose and scrupulously neutral presentation of opposing viewpoints make this a useful introductory resource. A clearly written account of an ongoing crisis that has a broad impact on society.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to End Homelessness
“[E]ach concise, well-organized chapter thoughtfully introduces different aspects of the issue . . . . The pages are visually appealing and easy to navigate . . . . This concise, thoughtful presentation offers insights into a difficult topic.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Jobs and Taxes: A Teen Guide to Earning Money
“[I]nformation is presented in easily digestible blocks of narrative interspersed with stock photos of a racially diverse cast of smiling young workers . . . . Just a light once-over, but savvy and soothing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Dealing with Cyberbullying
“Brevity, chapter summaries, varied typefaces and colors, ample photos, and a conversational writing style make this difficult subject more approachable. Some of the information is repeated throughout, so that even casual browsing is likely to be informative. A helpful introduction View →
How to Help Refugees
“A balanced, informative look at forced migration and what can be done to address this global crisis. . . . The color photographs throughout depicting the realities of displacement are powerful without resorting to shock value, helping readers engage with empathy and awareness.… View →
Rembrandt's Blessing
“A thought-provoking historical ‘what if.’”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Whose Tree Is This?: Poems About the Mighty Oak and Its Companions
“Accessible, engaging, and important—STEAM writing at its best.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“Long-overdue recognition for a founding father of Cuban baseball. ¡Maravilloso!”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Right Blessing: An Identity Story
“The authors have crafted an affectionate yet realistic portrait of a family who make a few mistakes along the way but whose love and support for their child is never in doubt. . . . Important and affirming.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Deal with Gun Violence
“Hunter successfully avoids using coded, politically partisan language, and mentions important contextual data . . . . Many photos break up the text, showing memorials, crime scenes, and racially diverse people protesting for and against gun-related issues.”—Kirkus… View →
Red Stones: A Graphic Account of the Salvadoran Civil War
“A momentous testimony.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →