Reviews
Kirkus Reviews - Splash! Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change
“This compelling story makes full use of the illustrations. The blues and greens of the water reflect both depth and movement and the shift in Ethelda’s life from stillness to freedom. The illustrator’s use of line is particularly effective, showing Ethelda moving through water and View →
Publishers Weekly - The Peach Pit Parade: A World War I Story
“…Their age-appropriate realism echoes Keller’s matter-of-fact storytelling, which balances Polly’s fictional experiences with historical facts. Info about the science behind charcoal gas masks, an author’s note about segregation, and the story’s basis in history help make this a… View →
Kirkus Reviews - Brainstorm
“The metaphor nicely captures the creative process—from the frustration of waiting for inspiration to the anticipation of something gathering in the distance to the sought-after deluge of ideas. Entertaining reassurance and lighthearted encouragement for those tough first moments… View →
Booklist - Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement
“Books in the Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series provide quick introductions to varied aspects of Black history and culture…the slender volumes in this visually appealing series provide useful, brief overviews of their respective subjects.” View →
Booklist - Racial Justice in America
“Books in the Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series provide quick introductions to varied aspects of Black history and culture…the slender volumes in this visually appealing series provide useful, brief overviews of their respective subjects.” View →
School Library Connection - The Peach Pit Parade
“Part of the Tales of Young Americans series, author Shana Keller takes a little-known episode from World War I and weaves it into not only a story about family, but one of determination to help and the strength of community to make things happen… An engaging story with many truths to tell.” View →
Kirkus Reviews - Let's Build a Little Train
“Robust vocabulary (bogie, coupling) will intrigue newer train fans while tickling advanced enthusiasts. Careful word and layout choices strike a sweet spot—this book will appeal both to readers looking to learn something new and newcomers seeking a deep dive. No drama or trouble… View →
Kirkus Reviews - There Was a Hole
“Lehrhaupt sensitively handles a common emotional side effect of healing from grief: worrying that moving on means forgetting…By showing Lily beginning to recover due in part to the help of a friend, Lehrhaupt demonstrates that kids have the ability to help themselves and… View →
Kirkus Reviews: So Much More to Helen! The Passions and Pursuits of Helen Keller
“Most people know the story of Keller learning the word water, but many don’t know about the life of activism she led after that. Pincus tells us about all the things Keller was—deaf-blind, yes, but also an author, activist, friend, and dog lover, among many other things. The didactic… View →
Kirkus Reviews: The Black Hole Debacle
“In an episode that leaves no pun unturned, the unwelcome if exciting visitor, showing “less-than-stellar” manners, quickly gobbles down Jordie’s crayons, lunchbox, and other stuff—and worse, once she contrives to sneak it home, everything in her room (except a pair of unicorn… View →