Reviews
We Are the Scrappy Ones
“Disability advocate Taussig (Sitting Pretty) directly addresses children with disabilities in this beautiful affirmation of belonging, imagination, and self-worth . . . A meaningful work for children with disabilities and those who interact with them, this is a purchase… View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“UN climate advocate and award-winning speechwriter, Rune Kier has written a guide to crafting a speech about the environment—or to making the environmental argument, whether you’re speaking at a conference or rally.”—Simon Gibson, CEO of World View →
Changemakers in Activism: Women Leading the Way
“Short spotlights feature brief, straightforward descriptions of the women’s causes and accomplishments, accompanied by photos. A few names may be familiar, but many of the featured women, such as Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools, and children’s… View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“Wind’s accessible and informative deep dive into the history (and the now) of gender around the world will open eyes and minds.”—Rob Bittner, LGBTQ+ Literature Advocate and Educator View →
Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
“Accessible, engaging and evidence based, Weed provides an excellent overview of the political changes related to cannabis in the Americas and the personal stories that provide meaning and motivation to the global reform movement . . . A must-have for young people and… View →
Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be
“Rachel Ginocchio’s Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be creates a beautiful tapestry of families around the world. With rich personal stories, clear explanations and incredibly helpful illustrations, readers will be delighted and amazed at the diversity of… View →
Make Way for Animals!: A World of Wildlife Crossings
“Vibrant, softly drawn illustrations show these animals in action and how the wildlife crossings work. Rounding out the volume is a brief look at the civil engineers, scientists, construction crews, and other individuals who advocate for, design, and build these life-saving… View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“These stories will surely inspire young people to advocate for their own passions. . . . an excellent book for teens and socially conscious educators and club leaders.”—School Library Journal View →
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
‘Like her friends Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony, Solomon didn’t let the rigid social mores for women in the early 1900s keep her from advocating for immigrants, the poor, and women. This accessible picture-book biography introduces a lesser-known social reformer who… View →
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
“A well-researched, much-needed guide for the next generation of human rights advocates.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
If We Were Gone: Imagining the World without People
“It’s remarkably easy to imagine the earth without people, but not vice versa. John Coy makes a simple, compelling case for protecting our home planet.”—Denis Hayes, national coordinator of the first Earth Day and environmental advocate View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“A delightful collection of trustworthy and accurate information that tweens and teens need today, all told in a sort of quirky, sometimes goofy, and always approachable tone. . . a fun, easy to read, and occasionally hilarious guide that should be available on a shelf in every… View →
Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist
“Along with detailing her hard work to achieve her goals, the book discusses the sexual-abuse scandal surrounding team doctor Larry Nassar and how Raisman has become an advocate for victim organizations.”—starred, Booklist View →
Self-Driving Cars: The New Way Forward
“The author clearly advocates that it is only a matter of time before autonomous cars hit the road for good . . .”—Booklist View →
Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
Prepare for ramped-up STEM engagement with the latest installment in the STEM Trailblazer Bios series. In four to five brisk, photo-filled chapters, entries showcase each innovator’s early life, education, career, and… View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“Useful for debates, the book gives myriad pros and cons of legalization through the lenses of advocates and protesters. . . . A thoughtful presentation of the lows—and highs—of legalized marijuana.”—Booklist View →
Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake
“What makes this series exceptional is the easy-to-read text, the easy-to-understand language, and the photographs sprinkled throughout…. The series would be a relevant and welcome addition to the school library.” —Library Media Connection View →
Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake
“Fact boxes of additional information, quotations, and well-produced and clearly captioned, full-color photographs are interspersed throughout the attractive layout.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake
“These short books, written in a simple and straightforward style, will appeal most to middle school-aged readers and should find equal popularity among both males and females.” —VOYA View →
Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
“This swift-moving overview of the affable astrophysicist’s career focuses on the origin and growth of his interest in space science, and also his unusual aptitude for communicating scientific ideas and discoveries to public audiences.” —Booklist View →
“This would be a useful supplement to foster understanding of the refugee experience. It also makes a simple yet strong statement advocating peace and could precipitate discussions on many relevant issues in today’s world.” —School Library Journal View →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig with Nicole Katzman, illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau (Kar-Ben, ages 5-9) is a tender story about how a family embraces its autistic son and his sibling at Chanukah. Katzman, who is the mother of the real Nathan, is… View →
Jacob's Room to Choose
“An empowering and uplifting tale for any teacher to read to their kids, Jacob’s Room to Choose is the perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The Advocate View →
Jacob's School Play: Starring He, She, and They
“An empowering and uplifting tale . . . perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The Advocate View →