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Stars of the Night

“Stelson employs a communal we to narrate this story of 669 primarily Jewish children of the Czech Kindertransport . . . Impressionistic acrylic, collage, and pencil art by Alko is embellished throughout with sparkling stars and round yellow orbs.”
—Publishers Weekly
 
“[Q]uiet but immediate. . . . The in-the-moment text combines with emotional acrylic, colored-pencil, and collage illustrations in Alko’s signature style to create a dreamlike atmosphere.”
—starred, The Horn Book Magazine
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Rainbow Letters

“With few picture-book reflections of pregnancy and infant loss, this warmhearted title is welcome.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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What’s That, Jack?

“Will inspire youngsters to embrace uncertainty—and adventures.”

—Kirkus Reviews
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The Moon Is a Ball

“[T]he tales, translated from Dutch, are enjoyable and will hold readers’ attention. Low-key friends and not-too-dramatic adventures can be enough sometimes.”

—Kirkus Reviews
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Kind Crocodile

“[A] a diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community.”
—Publishers Weekly
 
“…[T]he humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout. A diverting read on the theme of enough-is-enough.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

“Honestly and courageously explores sensitive topics.”

—Kirkus Reviews
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  • Notes from a Sickbed was named one of the Mercury’s favorite books of 2022.
  • Out of Darkness was the main text used in this discussion of banned books from NPR.
  • Finding Family’s book trailer was revealed on All Ages of Geek.

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Read The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent on NetGalley!

Eighteen-year-old Del is in a healthier place than she was a year and a half ago: She’s sober, getting treatment for her depression and anxiety, and volunteering at a suicide-prevention hotline. Her own suicide attempt is in the past, and living in San Francisco with her beloved aunt has helped her see a future for herself.

But when Aunt Fran is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Del’s equilibrium is shattered. She’s dedicated herself to saving every life she can, but she can’t save Fran. All she can do is help care for her aunt and try to prepare herself for the inevitable—while also dealing with a crush, her looming first semester at college, and her shifts at the crisis line.

After Aunt Fran asks for her help with a mind-boggling final request, Del must confront her own demons and rethink everything she thought she knew about life and death.

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