READING THE WEST award from Mountains & Plains Independent Book Sellers: ZEN AND GONE by Emily France
Bank Street College’s list of Best Books of the Year: MRS. CLAUS by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Mark Chambers
Booklist Review of BETTER WITH BOOKS by Melissa Hart
“High school libraries will be well served by this youth-focused resource, whether for collection development or reader’s advisory.”
School Library Journal Review of NINJA CAMP by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Jen Taylor
“A recommended purchase for any library, this book will have kids asking when they can enroll in Ninja Camp!”
Publisher’s Weekly Review of THE EARTH GIVES MORE by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Christiane Engel
“Genuine celebration of nature.”
Booklist Review of NINJA CAMP by Sue Fliess
“The coloring is full of wonderfully saturated rusts and blues, and the
triumphant story is satisfying.”
Booklist Review of A PAINTBRUSH FOR PACO by Tracey Kyle
“A bright, engaging story about a boy who finds something that’s worth paying attention to.”
USA Today included MRS. CLAUS TAKES THE REINS by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Mark Chambers in a roundup on holiday picture books!
“This extremely cute exercise in feminist heroics delivers a subtle message through clever rhymes and good-natured humor.” —USA Today
Kirkus Review of THE ANTIDOTE by Shelley Sackier
Kirkus Review of NIXIE MAKES WAVES by Lisa Ann Scott
A mention of The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution by Mary DeMocker in a New York Times article and a glowing review in Sierra magazine online
MRS. CLAUS by Sue Fliess is featured in the Hot Off the Press September listing from the Children’s Book Council
Washington Post Review of ZEN AND GONE by Emily France
Kirkus Review of AN UNLIKELY BALLERINA by Krystyna Poray Goddu; illustrated by Cosei Kawa
Kirkus Review of FOOD FIGHT FIESTA: A Tale About La Tomatina by Tracey Kyle; illustrated by Ana Gómez
Starred Publishers Weekly review of ZEN AND GONE by Emily France
Kirkus Review of THE BLACK COATS by Colleen Oakes
Kirkus Review of PIRATE CHICKEN: ALL HENS ON DECK by Brian Yanish; illustrated by Jess Pauwels