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Kirkus calls THE NOT SO QUIET LIFE OF MARCEL MARCEAU by Jenn Bailey and Sherry Bushue “An engrossing window into a lesser-known side of a gifted performer—and wartime hero” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 1/19/26 Hillary Godwin 1/19/26

Kirkus calls THE NOT SO QUIET LIFE OF MARCEL MARCEAU by Jenn Bailey and Sherry Bushue “An engrossing window into a lesser-known side of a gifted performer—and wartime hero” in starred review

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Publishers Weekly calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock a “mesmerizing account” in starred review: “The creative team’s illumination of Houdini continually amazes in this elegant work”

Hillary Godwin 1/12/26 Hillary Godwin 1/12/26

Publishers Weekly calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock a “mesmerizing account” in starred review: “The creative team’s illumination of Houdini continually amazes in this elegant work”

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Publishers Weekly calls Matthew Cordell’s 102 “an intricately wrought, ambitious picture book that . . . pulses with warmth and inventiveness” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 1/9/26 Hillary Godwin 1/9/26

Publishers Weekly calls Matthew Cordell’s 102 “an intricately wrought, ambitious picture book that . . . pulses with warmth and inventiveness” in starred review

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Publishers Weekly praises HONOR FLIGHT, illus. by Matt Tavares, in starred review: “A deeply felt picture book” with “hyperrealistic illustrations [that] pay powerful homage” to America’s veterans

Hillary Godwin 1/5/26 Hillary Godwin 1/5/26

Publishers Weekly praises HONOR FLIGHT, illus. by Matt Tavares, in starred review: “A deeply felt picture book” with “hyperrealistic illustrations [that] pay powerful homage” to America’s veterans

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Kirkus calls FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa “a stunningly beautiful Sapphic adventure about figuring out love and belonging” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 1/5/26 Hillary Godwin 1/5/26

Kirkus calls FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa “a stunningly beautiful Sapphic adventure about figuring out love and belonging” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “a visual delight and excellent take on Houdini’s life through his love of books and learning” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 1/1/26 Hillary Godwin 1/1/26

School Library Journal calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “a visual delight and excellent take on Houdini’s life through his love of books and learning” in starred review

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Booklist calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “convincing and inspirational” with “magic all its own” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 1/1/26 Hillary Godwin 1/1/26

Booklist calls HOUDINI’S LIBRARY by Barb Rosenstock “convincing and inspirational” with “magic all its own” in starred review

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Booklist calls MUNGO ON HIS OWN by Matthew Burgess “a comforting lap time or cozy winter storytime read” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 12/17/25 Hillary Godwin 12/17/25

Booklist calls MUNGO ON HIS OWN by Matthew Burgess “a comforting lap time or cozy winter storytime read” in starred review

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Foreword praises THE NOT SO QUIET LIFE OF MARCEL MARCEAU by Jenn Bailey and Sherry Bushue in starred review: “Gorgeous, dreamy, surrealistic . . . Equal parts heartbreaking and revealing”

Hillary Godwin 12/17/25 Hillary Godwin 12/17/25

Foreword praises THE NOT SO QUIET LIFE OF MARCEL MARCEAU by Jenn Bailey and Sherry Bushue in starred review: “Gorgeous, dreamy, surrealistic . . . Equal parts heartbreaking and revealing”

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Kirkus praises 102 by Matthew Cordell in starred review: A “visual stunner [and] quirky, off-kilter adventure that’s somehow all the more enticing for its oddness . . . Utterly entrancing”

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

Kirkus praises 102 by Matthew Cordell in starred review: A “visual stunner [and] quirky, off-kilter adventure that’s somehow all the more enticing for its oddness . . . Utterly entrancing”

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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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