Trade Review Roundup: Week of January 28

1/28/2019

We are happy to share trade reviews for books across all of our imprints this week. Click "Read more" below to read more about the reviews and the authors.

Publishers Weekly reviewed She/He/They/Me by Robyn Ryle

With its unique format and accessible language, the text is perfect for readers of any age who are questioning their genders, generally curious about gender, or interested in better understanding a loved one’s identity.

Read the full review online here.

Dr. Robyn Ryle is an author, speaker, and Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Hanover College, IN. She has written for Gawker, Little Fiction/Big Truths, and CALYX Journal.

Publishers Weekly reviewed Hacking Darwin by Jamie Metzl

A highly readable compendium of next-gen advice for the implementation and management of next-gen science.

Read the full review online here.

Jamie Metzl is a Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security of the Atlantic Council. His previous positions include the Senate, State Department, and the Clinton Administration. He is based in NYC. Visit him online: jamiemetzl.com.

Shelf Awareness reviewed The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

Benedict's compelling novel illuminates a fascinating woman

Read the full review online here.

Marie Benedict is the author of The Other Einstein and Carnegie’s Maid. She is a lawyer with more than ten years’ experience as a litigator at two of the country’s premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. Visit her online at authormariebenedict.com.

School Library Journal reviewed Look Closer by Stewart Lewis

This hopeful tale is a strong choice for most YA shelves.

Read the full review in the January edition of School Library Journal.

Stewart Lewis is a singer-songwriter who lives in Washington, DC, and Nantucket, Massachusetts. Stewart’s previous young adult novels include Stealing Candy (published by Sourcebooks Fire), You Have Seven Messages and The Secret Ingredient (published by Delacorte Press). For more information, please visit stewartlewis.com.

School Library Journal reviewed Isabella: Artist Extraordinaire by Jennifer Fosberry, illus. by Mike Litwin

The illustrations are bright and engaging…This is a good choice for libraries interested in expanding art themes for preschool and kindergarten age children

Read the full review in the January edition of School Library Journal.

Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children’s book writer. After running away to Costa Rica for a few years, she returned to the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and three children to read, write, and try to get out of doing housework.

Mike Litwin is an award-winning illustrator who combines oil glazing, color pencil, collage, and other mixed media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of children.

Kirkus Reviews reviewed Moon's First Friends by Susnana Leonard Hill, illus. by Elisa Paganelli

Set...apart by its unusual point of view.

Read the full review in the March edition of Kirkus Reviews or online on February 6.

Susanna Leonard Hill is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children. She teaches an online picture book writing class – Making Picture Book Magic – offers picture book critiques, and does frequent school and library visits. She lives in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley with her husband, children, and two rescue dogs.