Reviews
School Library Journal - Anti-Bias Learning: Social Justice in Action
“This series features concepts geared toward helping younger children learn about community. The topics of diversity, identity, social justice, and speaking up are covered in an easily understood format. The text uses a large font style and was written with early readers in mind.… View →
School Library Journal - Invasive Species Science: Tracking and Controlling
“The impacts of invasive species and the techniques scientists use to control them are covered in this up-to-date series. Opening scenes describe the animals or scientists in action, though most of the descriptions are not especially engaging. A look at how threats from each… View →
School Library Journal - Stand UP, Speak OUT!
“This series features a colorful layout and youthful text that helps readers explore different social justice topics. The books begin with a short definition of the cause and use color to highlight key words important in the discussion centered around the cause. Different segments… View →
STARRED SERIES REVIEW - Booklist Reviews - Racial Justice in America: Histories
“Factual and balanced, the Racial Justice in America: Histories series addresses events and policies that demonstrate the prevalence of racial discrimination in the U.S. Atrocities in Action documents the history of lynching and the rise of white terrorist groups, tying this legacy of… View →
School Library Journal - Racial Justice in America; Histories
“The books in this series are designed for kids who want to learn more about the history of racial injustice in America. The first chapter of each title begins with a question that highlights topics explored the work (e.g., “Desegregation and Integration: What’s the Difference?” in View →
School Library Connection - Just Be Claus
“Joosse’s latest offering is a Clausian origin story with sweetness rivaling the holiday’s titular treats.” View →
San Francisco Book Review - Saguaro's Gifts
It’s Saguaro’s one-hundredth birthday, and all those who’ve benefited from its presence in the dry hills where survival is an eternal challenge come to celebrate and pay gratitude to this resilient friend of theirs. The owl swoops down to find his resting place among its sharp spines,… View →
Booklist - Glass Blower
Most people are mesmerized whenever they watch a glassblower at work. This straightforward guide from the Makers and Artisans series (8 titles) offers a brief history of glassmaking and reviews the skills, materials, and tools necessary for blowing, shaping, and manipulating molten View →
Audubon Magazine - Little Dandelion Seeds the World
How far can a flower’s seeds travel? Everywhere, according to this delightful storybook about dandelions. A seed blown by a little girl travels to Africa, drifting from one continent to another in this tale of breezes, birds, and mammals that help transport seeds. The dandelion flutters, View →
School Library Connection - Isabel and Her Colores Go to School
This endearing first day of school story will be enjoyed by primary teachers, ESL teachers, and school librarians. Isabel loves to color. She even visualizes Spanish and English in different colors as they are spoken. Isabel is afraid to go to school because the View →