Reviews
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler
“She…realistically portrays the microaggressions Danny and his family encounter as a result of anti-semitism as well as the confusion they cause for a young man who is growing up and facing a world that is not always kind to him. Highly recommended.” — Maria J.… View →
Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining
“[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.”—School Library Journal View →
I'm Casting a Spell!: Meet a Fairy-Tale Witch
“[A] wonderfully inventive series. . . . The multicultural approach creates opportunities for students to make connections and gain deeper understandings. . . . Media specialists and teachers can use these to introduce genre units, and they are sure to attract… View →
The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats: A Scientific Mystery
“Students who are fascinated by bats will definitely be drawn to this high-interest book….[A] must-have for any school library…brimming with useful information that science teachers will be able to utilize…..Highly Recommended.”―starred, Library Media… View →
When Lunch Fights Back: Wickedly Clever Animal Defenses
“This combination of storytelling, scientific fact, and attractive photographs will appeal to many readers, especially boys….Highly Recommended.”―starred, Library Media Connection View →
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines
“[T]he rhyming story and goofy concept will keep children giggling through the end; a great choice for storytime.”―Library Media Connection View →
I Remember Beirut
“This spare memoir humanizes families trapped in war zones, and their experiences should resonate with young adult audiences. Highly Recommended.”―starred, Library Media Connection View →
BirdCatDog
“Because it is wordless, children are encouraged to explain the story themselves. The format makes the book enticing for youngsters again and again.”―Library Media Connection View →
How Does Weather Change?
“The text is simply written so that it can be understood and read independently by your youngest students. Full-color photographs complement the text, adding additional support for visual learners.”―Library Media Connection View →
Bug on a Bike
“This is a fun book….Children will identify with the love of surprises….[T]his book can be a good read-aloud to a few children or for independent reading.”―Library Media Connection View →
Knockout Games
“The writing style is as tough as the story….This well-written book will have a place in high school collections, especially urban schools. It will also play well with struggling readers.”―Library Media Connection View →
Fat & Bones: And Other Stories
“[Q]uick and entertaining tale from a first-time author….This book would be a perfect choice for teacher read-alouds, and students would clamor to read it again on their own.”―Library Media Connection View →
All You Are
“The slightly paranormal overtones will be appreciated by readers interested in this particular genre. Throw in typical teenage angst, romance, and friendship, and you have the makings for age-appropriate books for reluctant readers.”―Library Media Connection View →
Who Was Here?: Discovering Wild Animal Tracks
“Young children will be entertained….The colorful watercolor and collage illustrations add a lot of pizazz to this book. This would make a good addition to collections that need to material for animal units in the primary grades.”―Library Media Connection View →
Saturday Night Live: Shaping TV Comedy and American Culture
“This book would be very useful for pop culture studies.”―Library Media Connection View →
Latke, the Lucky Dog
“Youngsters will root for the puppy….Child-like illustrations perfectly match the text….It is recommended for those libraries that need to round out their holiday book choices.”―Library Media Connection View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
“[F]un, descriptive poems about intriguing animals…presented in an entertaining, light manner with playful illustrations.”―Library Media Connection View →
Kitchen Math
“The books in this series answer the classic student question, ‘When will I ever use this?’ "―Library Media Connection View →
Transgender Lives: Complex Stories, Complex Voices
“Cronn-Mills has written an admirably informative and respectful book….This book should be on the shelf in all middle, high school, and public libraries where patrons could be seeking understanding and/or affirmation of the complexities of gender….Highly… View →
Fad Mania!: A History of American Crazes
“[A] well-organized, readable survey of the American experience. This is a solid, fascinating, informational text that could be read to augment or stimulate research.”―Library Media Connection View →
Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources
“Adding this title to a collection will help bring new excitement to the debate on climate change….[W]ell-balanced and well-designed read….Highly Recommended.”―starred, Library Media Connection View →
“The story has a repetitive refrain which will make read-alouds fun, while the muted-color illustrations add to the chaotic feel of the story and provide charming visuals.”―Library Media Connection View →
Sometimes You Barf
“I like this book because it will help educators discuss an embarrassing topic with children; the cover art and illustrations are eye-catching and fun. This book will have children giggling until the last page.”―Library Media Connection View →