Reviews
Midwest Book Reviews - Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female “Fire Guard”
“From boarding school in San Francisco to her struggles with a Forest Service that refuses to hire a woman, this is an appealing story that personalizes her life and ambitions.” View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Racial Justice in America: Topics for Change
“Designed to reach a wide audience of all ages, this book’s survey of racism, anti-racism movements, white privilege, and other topics often deemed “too adult” for children will encourages early enlightenment and racial issue savvy.” View →
Midwest Book Reviews - Marching for Change: Movements Across America
“[This title] documents famous marches in US history, their impact on effecting change, and considers connections between action and change that reinforce the ideals of American values while drawing important connections between marches and decisions made to support freedom.” View →
School Library Journal - Catch A Kiss (Board Book)
Mama blows three kisses to her daughter Izzie. The little girl catches the first two but misses the third. She is distraught until Mama explains that the kiss will always reach her. Izzie returns her mother’s unconditional love with a hug. This edition is adapted from a 2016 title into a View →
The Tiny Activist - A Teacher Like You
“This book is the third installment of the “A _____ Like You” series, and once again the story knocks it out of the park! The narrative flows from page to page, discussing the impact and originality of every teacher.” View →
Maya's Book Nook - A Teacher Like You
“Think about every amazing teacher you’ve ever had and you will see something they did reflected in this book. Every sentence celebrates the wisdom, joy, love, and nurturing characteristics of the teachers who contributed to us becoming the adults we are today. Add in a personal… View →
The San Francisco Book Review - Don't Call Me Fuzzybutt
“Robin Newman has written a laugh-out-loud story that little ones will want to hear over and over. It is funny, sweet, and hopeful. The illustrations by Susan Batori are so much fun and filled with details that will keep little eyes on the pages. This is a real winner. Don’t miss… View →
The San Francisco Book Review - Summer of the Tree Army: A Civilian Conservation Corps Story
“Gloria Whelan has written an interesting text that will give youngsters a good introduction to the CCC and all the wonderful work they did. Back matter supports the story. Kirby Fagan has filled the pages with lush illustrations in saturated woodsy colors with… View →
Publishers Weekly - Summer of the Tree Army: A Civilian Conservation Corps Story
A nostalgic storybook feel permeates this meandering historical narrative, which follows white Charlie Brightelot, nine, of northern Michigan, and his summer encounters with the Civilian Conservation Corps, who move into nearby woodland barracks during the Great Depression. Charlie’s… View →
Midwest Book Reviews - June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
The collaborative work of author/storyteller Suzanne Slade and artist/illustrator Elisa Paganelli, “June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus” is an extraordinary and timely picture book biography of an outstanding woman whose life… View →