Reviews
Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionary in Rhymes
“An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.”—School Library Journal View →
Learning to Be Self-Aware
“Going beyond mental health and incorporating social strategies make this series the right fit for school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Grant West: Learning through Music
“Accomplished trailblazers receive long-overdue recognition in this inspiring and informative series. . . . A powerful series that celebrates resilience, representation, and lasting change.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of the World Cup
“The writing is clear and simple, making the books easy to follow while still sparking curiosity and encouraging readers to learn more. . . . A fine choice for beginning readers who want an introduction to the world’s most popular sport.”—School Library Journal View →
Dealing with Online Bullies
“These titles are informative and will be helpful to elementary school readers who must learn the skills necessary for navigating our digital world.”—School Library Journal View →
Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
“Readers will learn about the injustices and influences that shaped Grace and Jim when they were very young and how they responded to those forces, overcoming obstacles in their own paths and then working for the betterment of other people.”—Booklist View →
Book Bans: Reading Under Siege
“With library and school book bans in the news, students may wish to learn more about the rationale, history, legalities, and impacts of this hot-button topic. The accessible text and inclusion of historical images and sources demonstrate that book banning is not a new phenomenon.… View →
A Gallery of Cats
“[A]n immersive and whimsical tour. . . . Brown is masterful in her tributes, and her strict design structure—Tom on the left side, paintings on the right—allows marvelous little visual gifts to emerge. . . . If Brown’s goal is to make readers of all ages curious… View →
Take a Hike!: And Other Ways to De-Stress and Relax in Nature
“Readers will learn different ways to grow closer to nature at home, in wild places, near water, and in the woods. Sprinkled throughout are nature-related activity suggestions, asides that focus on explaining natural phenomena or answering questions about nature, and suggestions… View →
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 →
Indigenous Language Revitalization: From Boarding Schools and Code Talkers to Immersion Learning
“A timely and essential series.”—starred, Booklist View →
Penguin Gets Cleaned Up
“The stories are both entertaining and educational, offering valuable lessons on wildlife conservation that may inspire children to learn more about protecting the environment.”—School Library Journal View →
All Aboard the Poo Boat: Book 2
“A masterclass in animal digestion and anatomy filtered through a toilet humor narrative, so kids will laugh as they learn. . . Once readers get their giggles out, they will find a genuinely informative series that will teach vast amounts of animal knowledge. . . a winning… View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“A refreshing perspective from another part of the world. I am struck by Rune’s sincerity and humility in acknowledging that speechwriting is an evolving craft where we learn from our mistakes. A brilliant addition to our profession.” –Dr. Letshwiti Batlhalefi Tutwane,… View →
What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake, Revised Edition: A Kid's Guide to Accepting Imperfection
“[T]hese are excellent skill-building resources that prepare readers for the future in addition to addressing feelings in the moment. VERDICT Social emotional learning is a cornerstone of education, making these a welcome addition to any school or public… View →
Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust
“Starting from the sobering premise that young readers will have few opportunities to learn from these individuals in the future, the book aims to condense their memoirs into an accessible form, and to also include basic information that may not be familiar.”… View →
Night Night: Learn about Healthy Sleep Habits with Sesame Street ®
“Readers of all ages can have fun with the characters, and caregivers can appreciate the gentle touch applied to approaching deeper self-care concepts.”—School Library Journal View →
The Mystery of D. B. Cooper
“This series covers true stories of the weird and mysterious in very simple language. . . These strange stories may be more interesting and feel less infantile to those learning to read English for the first time or at an older age.”—School Library Journal View →
Indigenous Language Revitalization: From Boarding Schools and Code Talkers to Immersion Learning
“While addressing historical atrocities and injustices, the focus is placed on the efforts to address these issues in the present day, emphasizing their ongoing relevance rather than treating them as events of the past . . . A compelling series that sheds light on the modern-day… View →
Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Diego Maradona: Who Would Win?
“The writing is straightforward and packed with facts that will keep kids hooked. Full-page graphics and vibrant photos make these books perfect for reluctant readers and fans eager to learn more about their favorite players. VERDICT A must-have for sports View →
Let's Go on a Bicycle
Two children set out on an epic bike ride out of the city into the countryside, accompanied by their amazingly fast dachshund. They are prepared with lunch and some maps, as well as food for their faithful dog. They even make sure to wear protective gear and have remembered not only… View →
The US Civil War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
“Roberts makes frequent use of succinct, first-person reflections and captioned archival photos of participants, from soldiers and officers to medical personnel and civilians. . . . This informative series offers broad overviews and personal perspectives on significant American… View →
A Card for My Mom
“This is a great book for companion lessons on social-emotional learning: how are we the same and how are we different. VERDICT An excellent addition to diversify literature collections, highly recommended for libraries with high Indian student… View →
The Golden Poo: Book 1
“The cute, colorful manwha-style artwork softens what could be a gross topic and makes the process of learning gamelike and fun. Elementary-school readers will pick this up for the shock value but come away with some genuinely good and interesting animal facts, helped in no small… View →