A spunky heroine, a not quite human boy, and a little sprinkle of magic make Stephanie Burgis’s middle grade fantasy, "The Princess Who Flew with Dragons", charming. Sofia knows that she’ll never equal her older sister, Katrin. She... Read More

José M. Hernández’s From Farmworker to Astronaut layers two narratives: first, the saga of Hernández’s trip to the International Space Station, and second, his childhood, early adulthood, and work to qualify to be an astronaut.... Read More

Based on African history, delivered in dramatic style, and intended for middle and high school audiences, "King Shaka" tells the fascinating story of a monarch’s life, diplomatic efforts, military campaigns, and death. From 1816 to... Read More

Bob Eckstein selects cartoons whose themes are critics and criticism in the collection Everyone’s a Critic. Eckstein, whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and MAD Magazine, has picked a perfect topic: in the... Read More

Founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership Micah Mortali’s engaging and accessible guidebook "Rewilding" forwards practical exercises for experiencing nature, whether in the middle of a city, a suburban park, or a... Read More

Dovey Johnson Roundtree’s powerful memoir "Mighty Justice" covers her devotion to legal, racial, and gender equality. Roundtree was born in 1914, and in her 104 years worked as both an attorney and a minister to fight for the rights of... Read More

On a ten-day retreat at a Benedictine monastery, Will Johnson explored breathing as a way to sense God. The result is "Breathing as Spiritual Practice", a personal wellness guide that takes an ecumenical view and encourages meditative... Read More

Psychologist Wendy L. Moss’s "Stand Up!" is designed to help teach children how to stand up and support fairness and respect with the hope of decreasing bullying and injustice. "Stand Up!" is an actionable and practical learning tool.... Read More