Reviews
The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu
“The cartooning, beautifully rendered in muted, old-timey hues, presents information about jujitsu, the inner workings and tensions of the WSPU, and everyday indignities faced by the subjects . . . While enduring themes such as resisting oppression and… View →
Ava, a Sephardic Jewish girl, and Nadeem, her Muslim cousin, are best friends. After Ava and Nadeem are bullied at school, a mysterious button helps them travel back in time to medieval Morocco where they learn more about their roots and begin to take pride in their unique identities;… View →
When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them
“Take HIV/AIDS away from the book’s 36 first-person profiles, and it’s still a remarkable collection of stories about how pets, dogs in particular, can transform lives. But the resilience those particular stories… View →
Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
“[An] engrossing picture-book biography of African American cowboy and bronc buster George Fletcher.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“Studded with Michaux’s aphorisms . . . the book successfully conveys the vibrancy of the bookstore and its habitués. . . . R. Gregory Christie . . . is here allowed full pages drenched with expressionistic color to convey the spirit of the place, time, and… View →
Jeremy's Dreidel
“Jeremy and his friends are enjoying the dreidel-making workshop at their local Jewish Community Center, especially since the children are being encouraged to be creative and put their own, er, spins on their designs. Jeremy decides to make a Braille dreidel for his blind father,… View →
Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
“The heroine of this charming, gently subversive graphic memoir loves Little League and hates dresses, so what does she grow up to be? Gloriously herself.”—People Magazine View →
Book of Styling: An Insider's Guide to Creating Your Own Look
“Our fave tip: ‘Follow the rule of Accessory Three: no more than three types of accessories at any one time. You’ve probably seen the head-to-toe bauble look, but that easily can make you resemble a Christmas tree loaded down with ornaments.’’—People… View →