Reviews+

Only for those listeners who are already inspired to action. ["A solid addition to global studies or current events units or projects": SLJ 10/15 review of the Philomel book.]

Tackling issues including race, class, and sexuality, this book is fitting for mature teens. ["A gripping read—Silvera skillfully weaves together many divergent young adult themes within an engrossing, intense narrative": SLJ 5/15 starred review of the Soho Teen book.]

While this would be a highly recommended purchase for any library serving a significant population of Hawaiian teens, it does not stand out in the overcrowded category of general teen fiction to be recommended as anything other than a supplemental purchase for most teen libraries. ["Recommended purchase for collections where contemporary teen fiction flies off the shelves": SLJ 8/15 review of the Putnam book.]

Heartwarming and heartbreaking, this is the perfect book to inspire a sense of wonder in children and adults. Highly recommended. ["A lovely and unique tale": SLJ 7/15 review of the Dial book.]—Audrey Sumser, Kent State University at Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia, OH

An engrossing and well-made focus on the citizenship clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. It is also an excellent depiction of what the undocumented immigrant endures living in the United States.

Fans of paranormal fantasy and Gail Carriger's "Finishing School" series (Little, Brown) will love this. ["Proper debutantes and snarling wolves? A winning combination for most libraries": SLJ 5/15 review of the Bloomsbury book.]

These essays can be used by teachers in history, science, literature, and writing classes. ["Superb storytelling with a unique slant": SLJ 10/92 review of the Prentice Hall book.]

Full of twists, the story races to a surprising conclusion, and listeners will be clamoring for a follow-up to this thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking novel. ["Bow delivers a knockout dystopian novel that readers will devour with their hearts in their mouths": SLJ 8/15 starred review of the S. & S./Margaret K. McElderry book.]

This may have some practical application for a science or filmmaking class, but it may not be entertaining enough to hold the interest of a general audience.