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School Library Journal calls Amy Alznauer’s WHERE THE WILD HORSES ARE a “lyrical…compelling, character-driven novel with emotional depth” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 6/23/26 Hillary Godwin 6/23/26

School Library Journal calls Amy Alznauer’s WHERE THE WILD HORSES ARE a “lyrical…compelling, character-driven novel with emotional depth” in starred review

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Shelf Awareness praises Donna Barba Higuera’s FIRESNAKE in starred review: “[a] profound, stunning conclusion . . . An exquisite cuento that honors storytelling itself”

Hillary Godwin 6/19/26 Hillary Godwin 6/19/26

Shelf Awareness praises Donna Barba Higuera’s FIRESNAKE in starred review: “[a] profound, stunning conclusion . . . An exquisite cuento that honors storytelling itself”

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Kirkus calls X. Fang’s TOM NANCY a “delightful read-aloud” that “will elicit true gasps of surprise” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 6/15/26 Hillary Godwin 6/15/26

Kirkus calls X. Fang’s TOM NANCY a “delightful read-aloud” that “will elicit true gasps of surprise” in starred review

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Common Sense Media selects Matthew Cordell’s 102 as a Common Sense Selection for Families, and calls it “a nuanced, lovely bedtime story that's warmly and gorgeously illustrated” in 5 star review

Hillary Godwin 6/9/26 Hillary Godwin 6/9/26

Common Sense Media selects Matthew Cordell’s 102 as a Common Sense Selection for Families, and calls it “a nuanced, lovely bedtime story that's warmly and gorgeously illustrated” in 5 star review

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Publishers Weekly calls Allison Wortche’s NIGHT TREASURE a “luminous” and “gently exhilarating nighttime journey” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 6/8/26 Hillary Godwin 6/8/26

Publishers Weekly calls Allison Wortche’s NIGHT TREASURE a “luminous” and “gently exhilarating nighttime journey” in starred review

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Kirkus calls MIA’S CHEETAH by Amelia Bothe “a joyful, mesmerizing celebration of imagination” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 6/1/26 Hillary Godwin 6/1/26

Kirkus calls MIA’S CHEETAH by Amelia Bothe “a joyful, mesmerizing celebration of imagination” in starred review

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Kirkus calls COW AND SOW, illus. by Doug Salati, “a book that guarantees hours of pure comfort and joy” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 6/1/26 Hillary Godwin 6/1/26

Kirkus calls COW AND SOW, illus. by Doug Salati, “a book that guarantees hours of pure comfort and joy” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls Matthew Cordell’s STARMAN “Expressive,” “engaging,” and “an exemplary picture book biography” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 5/20/26 Hillary Godwin 5/20/26

School Library Journal calls Matthew Cordell’s STARMAN “Expressive,” “engaging,” and “an exemplary picture book biography” in starred review

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School Library Journal calls BECCA & BUBBE'S BUCKET LIST, illus. by Sarah Lynn Baker, “a touching testimony to the power of maternal relationships and community” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 5/6/26 Hillary Godwin 5/6/26

School Library Journal calls BECCA & BUBBE'S BUCKET LIST, illus. by Sarah Lynn Baker, “a touching testimony to the power of maternal relationships and community” in starred review

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Bookpage calls FIRESNAKE by Donna Barba Higuera “a new classic that will stand the test of time” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 5/6/26 Hillary Godwin 5/6/26

Bookpage calls FIRESNAKE by Donna Barba Higuera “a new classic that will stand the test of time” in starred review

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Library Journal calls A DEATH DOULA’S GUIDE TO A MEANINGFUL END by Jane K. Callahan “an important resource for anyone who seeks to know more about death and death doulas” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 5/4/26 Hillary Godwin 5/4/26

Library Journal calls A DEATH DOULA’S GUIDE TO A MEANINGFUL END by Jane K. Callahan “an important resource for anyone who seeks to know more about death and death doulas” in starred review

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Publishers Weekly calls Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome’s FREEDOM TO READ “a thoughtful double portrait that reaches forward and back” in starred review

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

Publishers Weekly calls Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome’s FREEDOM TO READ “a thoughtful double portrait that reaches forward and back” in starred review

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The CCBC praises Jashar Awan’s EVERY MONDAY MABEL in sixth starred review: “This book’s outstanding pacing, design, and tone are sure to delight”

Hillary Godwin 4/23/26 Hillary Godwin 4/23/26

The CCBC praises Jashar Awan’s EVERY MONDAY MABEL in sixth starred review: “This book’s outstanding pacing, design, and tone are sure to delight”

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Bookpage praises FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa in starred review: “A beautiful, queer twist on the knight and princess tale that will delight and intrigue readers with the magic of love”

Hillary Godwin 4/21/26 Hillary Godwin 4/21/26

Bookpage praises FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa in starred review: “A beautiful, queer twist on the knight and princess tale that will delight and intrigue readers with the magic of love”

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Publishers Weekly calls Mari Costa’s FORGIVE-ME-NOT “a lively adventure…in a thematically rich narrative” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 4/21/26 Hillary Godwin 4/21/26

Publishers Weekly calls Mari Costa’s FORGIVE-ME-NOT “a lively adventure…in a thematically rich narrative” in starred review

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Publishers Weekly calls Mari Costa’s upcoming graphic novel OFFSIDE “a layered exploration of access, recognition, and cultivating teamwork” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 4/10/26 Hillary Godwin 4/10/26

Publishers Weekly calls Mari Costa’s upcoming graphic novel OFFSIDE “a layered exploration of access, recognition, and cultivating teamwork” in starred review

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Library Journal praises Catriona Silvey’s VERVAIN HOLLOW in starred review: “Sensitive yet poignant and speaks to the modern moment. [A] thoughtful and haunting novel”

Hillary Godwin 4/9/26 Hillary Godwin 4/9/26

Library Journal praises Catriona Silvey’s VERVAIN HOLLOW in starred review: “Sensitive yet poignant and speaks to the modern moment. [A] thoughtful and haunting novel”

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School Library Journal calls Jashar Awan’s LOOPS “a colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 4/7/26 Hillary Godwin 4/7/26

School Library Journal calls Jashar Awan’s LOOPS “a colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book” in starred review

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Booklist calls BILLIE BUILDS A ROBOCORN by José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço, illus. by James Braithwaite, “enduringly relatable” and a “delightful pick for any collection” in starred review

Hillary Godwin 4/1/26 Hillary Godwin 4/1/26

Booklist calls BILLIE BUILDS A ROBOCORN by José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço, illus. by James Braithwaite, “enduringly relatable” and a “delightful pick for any collection” in starred review

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Booklist praises the “charming thoughtfulness” and “solid grasp of children’s emotional reality” in starred review of Steve Teare’s SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK

Hillary Godwin 4/1/26 Hillary Godwin 4/1/26

Booklist praises the “charming thoughtfulness” and “solid grasp of children’s emotional reality” in starred review of Steve Teare’s SIXTEEN GAMES OF HIDE AND SEEK

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