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Reviews Hillary Godwin 5/9/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 5/9/25 Betsy Bird of SLJ’s Fuse 8 blog celebrates Mathew Burgess's FIREWORKS in glowing Review of the Day: “Beautiful, weirdly touching, and utterly original.” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 5/1/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 5/1/25 The BCCB praises Matthew Burgess’ FIREWORKS in starred review: “Brimming with rich sensory details, Burgess’ poetic verses . . . celebrate the exuberant, magical moments of summertime” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/24/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/24/25 SLJ praises Maxwell Eaton III’s SURVIVAL SCOUT LOST AT SEA in starred review: “Every boat that sets sail could benefit from a copy of this book onboard” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/22/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/22/25 SLJ calls Lala Watkins’ SCARECITED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL “fun, humorous, and realistic . . . a must-have for both libraries and classrooms” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/18/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/18/25 Publishers Weekly calls Shanda McCloskey’s SMASH, CRASH, TOPPLE, ROLL! an “irresistible” hat tip to Rube Goldberg’s “brilliance” and “delicious nerdiness” in third starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/17/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/17/25 Booklist calls Matthew Burgess’s FIREWORKS “an electric, affectionate, and enchanting ode to delicious summer delights” in 4th starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/8/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/8/25 BookPage calls Matthew Burgess’ and Doug Salati's WORDS WITH WINGS AND MAGIC THINGS “a perfect introduction for young readers to the whimsy and wonder of poetry” in third starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/1/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 4/1/25 Kirkus calls Nadine Presley’s THE CITY OF JASMINE “a breathtaking narrative of love, courage, and optimism” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/26/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/26/25 Bookpage calls A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, illus. by Maxwell Eaton III, “the kind of story that will follow you wherever you go” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/25/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/25/25 Kirkus praises SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins in starred review: “A heartbreaking crescendo and another grimly irresistible chapter in the saga” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/22/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/22/25 Kirkus praises K-Fai Steele’s LONE WOLF GOES TO THE LIBRARY in starred review: “Another can’t-miss outing with an irresistible, introverted antihero” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/21/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/21/25 Booklist praises SUNRISE ON THE REAPING in starred review: “[Suzanne] Collins is unafraid to pose a scathing commentary on the active efforts of a propaganda machine . . . Order multiple copies.” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/21/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/21/25 Publishers Weekly praises SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins in starred review: “a frank examination of propaganda and tragedy that will satisfy longtime series fans and newcomers alike” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/18/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/18/25 The Guardian praises Suzanne Collins’ lyricism and clever commentary on power in glowing review of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/18/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/18/25 The New York Times raves about Suzanne Collins’ SUNRISE ON THE REAPING in glowing release day review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/14/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/14/25 Booklist calls SMASH, CRASH, TOPPLE, ROLL!: THE INVENTIVE RUBE GOLDBERG, illus. by Shanda McCloskey, “a gleefully nonlinear celebration of the iconic cartoonist’s life and work” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/6/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/6/25 Booklist calls EVERY MONDAY MABEL by Jashar Awan a “joyous little book” in its fifth starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/5/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/5/25 Booklist calls Catriona Silvey’s LOVE AND OTHER PARADOXES an “ingeniously inventive romantic tale that perfectly captures the . . . infinite power of love to inspire artistic creativity” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/3/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 3/3/25 Kirkus calls Barb Rosenstock’s AMERICAN SPIRITS “a suspenseful, well-researched read filled with fascinating and evocative visuals” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 2/28/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 2/28/25 Publishers Weekly calls HIS FACE IS THE SUN by Michelle Jabès Corpora a “cinematic” and “immersive must-read” in starred review Read More
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