Cathryn Clinton, . . Candlewick, $5.99 (192pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-2561-0
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said in a starred review of this novel set in a Palestinian community in Gaza City during the intifada of 1988 and 1989, "The harsh portrayal of the Israeli occupation will be painful for many readers, but the author's overall message is transcendently humane." Ages 11-up. (Sept.)
This promising if uneven first novel starts out sounding like farce, but ends up treating questions of religious faith and practice with wisdom, humor and affection. Set in a small South Carolina Continue reading »
Working in a wholly different but no less ambitious vein than in her impressive debut, The Calling, Clinton proves to be as versatile as she is daring. Set in a Continue reading »
"God and faith tend to be taboo subjects for YA fiction," says Cathryn Clinton, whose debut novel, The Calling (Candlewick), introduces a heroine who is not only a firm believer Continue reading »
What Is Color? The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art
Steven Weinberg
Using an effusive cartoon version of himself as a guide, Weinberg (Washer and Dryer’s Big Job) joins forces with dog Waldo to lead readers along a delightfully meandering Continue reading »
Thirteen-year-old Tara Gimmel believes that she can do anything. But when she’s enrolled in a “special academic program to challenge high-performing students” and promoted Continue reading »
Khan (Drawing Deena) and Zerrougui team up to deliver a distinguished attestation to the power of sport. Upon moving from Tampa to Milwaukee, Pakistani and Indian American high Continue reading »
At risk of repeating sophomore year, anxious Black 16-year-old Niarah Holloway must spend the summer completing her capstone project and making up PE credits. A doomsday prepper Continue reading »