According to PW, this straightforward chronology ``simply shadows and underscores'' Wilder's tuniversally acclaimed writings. Ages 8-12. Continue reading »
Laura Ingalls Wilder's many fans will delight in this inviting biographical overview in a picture-book format, graced by Andreasen's dreamy landscapes, glowing prairie skies and warm character Continue reading »
The Face of Glory: Creativity, Consciousness and Civilization
William Anderson
As one might guess from the subtitle, this is a big subject. In the end, the entire creative processDfrom germinal idea through its final impact on societyDis too big a subject, at least judging from Continue reading »
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne: Discovering the Stuff of Stars
Laura Alary
Boundary-defying astronomer
and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne (1900–1979) stars in this even-handed picture book biography. Early scenes highlight how a childhood spent immersed Continue reading »
Junko’s Climb: The First Woman to Stand on Top of the World
Elyssa Gavin
Gavin applauds the heights reached by Junko Tabei (1939–2016), the first woman to
climb Mt. Everest, in an invigorating story that opens with a formative childhood experience: Continue reading »
Wry interrogative narration energizes this engaging portrait of scientist and illustrator Mary Morland (1797–1857). A picture of the subject as curious about the natural world Continue reading »
Tang (These Deadly Prophecies) explores cycles
of corruption, emotional abuse, and grief in this complex and high-stakes sapphic romantasy. Tamsin Blackwood, 18, seeks to Continue reading »