SHAPING HOPE | Kirkus Reviews

SHAPING HOPE | Kirkus Reviews

by Stephanie Johnson & Brandon Stanton illustrated by Henry Sene Yee ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2022 A blissfully vicarious, heartfelt glimpse into the life of a Manhattan burlesque dancer. Likes 84 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller A former New York City dancer reflects on her zesty heyday in the 1970s. Discovered…

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STAR AND THE MAESTRO | Kirkus Reviews

STAR AND THE MAESTRO | Kirkus Reviews

From the Over and Under series by Kate Messner ; illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 13, 2022 More thoughtful, sometimes exhilarating encounters with nature. In a new entry in the Over and Under series, a paddleboarder glimpses humpback whales leaping, floats over a populous kelp forest, and explores life on a…

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BEST IN SHOW | Kirkus Reviews

BEST IN SHOW | Kirkus Reviews

by Susan Rose & Silvia López ; illustrated by Gloria Félix ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2023 Cuándo quieras un perro feliz, look no further. A young Latine boy finally gets to rescue the dog of his dreams, but training can be a challenge in two languages. Like many children, José has been dreaming of…

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WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE | Kirkus Reviews

WHAT JEWISH LOOKS LIKE | Kirkus Reviews

AMAZING STORIES OF SISTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD by Aura Lewis ; illustrated by Aura Lewis ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 9, 2021 A surface-level salute to sisterhood. A collection of profiles of sisters who have influenced culture, inspired change, and made history. Choosing subjects connected by the bond of sisterhood, Lewis offers an overview of…

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RISE OF THE SPIDER | Kirkus Reviews

RISE OF THE SPIDER | Kirkus Reviews

by Susan Verrico ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 2012 With the likes of Peter Raven, Tom Cringle and even Jacky Faber roaming the literary sea lanes, not even the frequent… In a nautical tale that leaks from stem to stern, a printer’s son survives one unlikely adventure after another after being shanghaied by British privateers….

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PICK THE LOCK | Kirkus Reviews

PICK THE LOCK | Kirkus Reviews

by Laura Nowlin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 6, 2024 A heavy read about the harsh realities of tragedy and their effects on those left behind. In this companion novel to 2013’s If He Had Been With Me, three characters tell their sides of the story. Finn’s narrative starts three days before his death. He explores…

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FROM BEHIND THE SCREEN | Kirkus Reviews

FROM BEHIND THE SCREEN | Kirkus Reviews

by Stephanie Johnson & Brandon Stanton illustrated by Henry Sene Yee ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2022 A blissfully vicarious, heartfelt glimpse into the life of a Manhattan burlesque dancer. Likes 84 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller A former New York City dancer reflects on her zesty heyday in the 1970s. Discovered…

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