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Kirkus calls 102 by Matthew Cordell a “visual stunner” and “a quirky, off-kilter adventure that’s somehow all the more enticing for its oddness” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 12/12/25 Hillary Godwin 12/12/25

Kirkus calls 102 by Matthew Cordell a “visual stunner” and “a quirky, off-kilter adventure that’s somehow all the more enticing for its oddness” in starred review

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Kirkus calls Jashar Awan’s LOOPS a “paean to practice and patience” that “cleverly draws connections between ‘learning to be a big kid’ and never giving up” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 12/12/25 Hillary Godwin 12/12/25

Kirkus calls Jashar Awan’s LOOPS a “paean to practice and patience” that “cleverly draws connections between ‘learning to be a big kid’ and never giving up” in starred review

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Publishers Weekly calls LOOPS by Jashar Awan a “confidence-boosting work about the monumental nature of early accomplishments” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 12/8/25 Hillary Godwin 12/8/25

Publishers Weekly calls LOOPS by Jashar Awan a “confidence-boosting work about the monumental nature of early accomplishments” in starred review

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Booklist calls Nadine Presley’s A RAMADAN NIGHT “beautiful,” “lyrical,” and “a perfect book to introduce children to the wonder of Ramadan . . . with warmth and pride”

Hillary Godwin 12/3/25 Hillary Godwin 12/3/25

Booklist calls Nadine Presley’s A RAMADAN NIGHT “beautiful,” “lyrical,” and “a perfect book to introduce children to the wonder of Ramadan . . . with warmth and pride”

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Library Journal calls Mari Costa’s graphic novel THE DEMON OF BEAUSOLEIL “a humorous yet poignant queer romance” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 11/25/25 Hillary Godwin 11/25/25

Library Journal calls Mari Costa’s graphic novel THE DEMON OF BEAUSOLEIL “a humorous yet poignant queer romance” in starred review

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Kirkus calls HONOR FLIGHT, illustrated by Matt Tavares, “quietly masterful” and a “stirring tribute” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 11/22/25 Hillary Godwin 11/22/25

Kirkus calls HONOR FLIGHT, illustrated by Matt Tavares, “quietly masterful” and a “stirring tribute” in starred review

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Kirkus praises THE DANGER OF SMALL THINGS by Caryl Lewis in starred review: “A suspenseful storyline and lyrical narrative voice make this a standout”

Hillary Godwin 11/22/25 Hillary Godwin 11/22/25

Kirkus praises THE DANGER OF SMALL THINGS by Caryl Lewis in starred review: “A suspenseful storyline and lyrical narrative voice make this a standout”

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School Library Journal calls HOW TO FREE A JINN by Raidah Shah Idil “a fresh, fantastical debut steeped in mythology and beautiful storytelling” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 11/19/25 Hillary Godwin 11/19/25

School Library Journal calls HOW TO FREE A JINN by Raidah Shah Idil “a fresh, fantastical debut steeped in mythology and beautiful storytelling” in starred review

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SLJ calls SERAFINA MAKES WAVES by Matthew Burgess, illus. by Robin Rosenthal, a “hilarious [and] stellar choice; highly recommended and highly enjoyable” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 11/14/25 Hillary Godwin 11/14/25

SLJ calls SERAFINA MAKES WAVES by Matthew Burgess, illus. by Robin Rosenthal, a “hilarious [and] stellar choice; highly recommended and highly enjoyable” in starred review

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The Horn Book calls LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR!), illus. by K-Fai Steele, “hilarious” and “energetic” with “plenty of visual chuckles” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 11/3/25 Hillary Godwin 11/3/25

The Horn Book calls LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR!), illus. by K-Fai Steele, “hilarious” and “energetic” with “plenty of visual chuckles” in starred review

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The BCCB calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “clever” and “visually arresting” in starred review: “Dog lovers will be particularly pleased…to learn that one very good dog saved the world.”

Hillary Godwin 10/30/25 Hillary Godwin 10/30/25

The BCCB calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “clever” and “visually arresting” in starred review: “Dog lovers will be particularly pleased…to learn that one very good dog saved the world.”

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Bookpage calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “engrossing” and “irresistible” in starred review: “A perfect blend of the mythological and contemporary . . . a true delight”

Hillary Godwin 10/27/25 Hillary Godwin 10/27/25

Bookpage calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “engrossing” and “irresistible” in starred review: “A perfect blend of the mythological and contemporary . . . a true delight”

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Booklist calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “an impressive, artistic approach to a creation tale as well as the origin of the great loyalty of dogs” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/27/25 Hillary Godwin 10/27/25

Booklist calls XOLO by Donna Barba Higuera “an impressive, artistic approach to a creation tale as well as the origin of the great loyalty of dogs” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls HONOR FLIGHT, illus. by Matt Tavares, “a solemn and respectful reminder to younger readers of what was paid and what is owed” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/27/25 Hillary Godwin 10/27/25

School Library Journal calls HONOR FLIGHT, illus. by Matt Tavares, “a solemn and respectful reminder to younger readers of what was paid and what is owed” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls OXFORD BLOOD by Rachael Davis-Featherstone a “well-paced mystery” that’s “difficult to put down” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/22/25 Hillary Godwin 10/22/25

School Library Journal calls OXFORD BLOOD by Rachael Davis-Featherstone a “well-paced mystery” that’s “difficult to put down” in starred review

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Kirkus calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “a compelling and wholly original tale . . . Pure magic” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/20/25 Hillary Godwin 10/20/25

Kirkus calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “a compelling and wholly original tale . . . Pure magic” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls Marie Arnold’s SPLIT THE SKY “a unique perspective on social justice fatigue [and] a necessary purchase for young adult collections” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/20/25 Hillary Godwin 10/20/25

School Library Journal calls Marie Arnold’s SPLIT THE SKY “a unique perspective on social justice fatigue [and] a necessary purchase for young adult collections” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls K-Fai Steele’s LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR!) “a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/16/25 Hillary Godwin 10/16/25

School Library Journal calls K-Fai Steele’s LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR!) “a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls K-Fai Steele’s LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR) “a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/10/25 Hillary Godwin 10/10/25

School Library Journal calls K-Fai Steele’s LENA THE CHICKEN (BUT REALLY A DINOSAUR) “a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education” in starred review

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The Horn Book calls THE TINKERERS by Caroline Carlson “a brilliant synthesis of plot, theme, and good-natured chaos” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 10/1/25 Hillary Godwin 10/1/25

The Horn Book calls THE TINKERERS by Caroline Carlson “a brilliant synthesis of plot, theme, and good-natured chaos” in starred review

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