Caroline Kusin Pritchard

Nov 7, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Caroline Kusin Pritchard |Cheryl Hudson |Traci N. Todd

Caroline Kusin Pritchard, illus. by Selina Alko. Simon & Schuster, $19.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-6659-1-4970Lyrical text with prayer-like refrains joins impressionistic collage and multimedia images as Kusin Pritchard (Where Is Poppy?) and Alko (Sharing Shalom) recount the 1966 fire at New York City’s Jewish Theological Seminary Library. Founded in 1893, the Upper West Side library served as “a keeper of stories. A keeper of memories.

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Alexandra Quay |Manuela Bernardi |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. Mar. 2024. 224p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781419767319. COPY ISBN Gr 5 Up–British codebreaker Alan Turing has deservedly received much posthumous praise for his groundbreaking work during World War II; this book focuses on all-but-forgotten history-maker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, his female, American counterpart doing the same work, yet without the technology and a fraction of the staff.

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Jessica Clark |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. (She Spoke). Mar. 2024. 32p. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9781641707510. COPY ISBN Gr 2-5–“Those who resist your ambition can only see what has always been instead of what can be,” says Kamala Harris in this captivating sequel to She Spoke. MacMillan and Bernardi here highlight remarkable women and girls and share their transformative stories. Spanning generations and diverse backgrounds, these trailblazers have reshaped the world with their courage and conviction.

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Margaret Auguste |Manuela Bernardi |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

. Apr. 2024. 88p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781506491271. COPY ISBN Gr 2-7–An engaging and nuanced exploration of grief that takes readers far beyond the expected platitudes. Empathy, compassion, and hope characterize the impact of grief on the physical, mental, and emotional health of young people. This book does not shy away from difficult conversations while conveying a message of positivity emphasizing that, with support and perseverance, readers can successfully work through their emotions.

Oct 4, 2024 | slj.com | Hayley Rocco |Elissa Cooper |Caroline Kusin Pritchard

K-Gr 2–First-person narratives from lovable endangered species encourage children to learn more. In each book, an animal introduces itself in a conversational way—the quokka’s fun energetic speech is especially endearing—and shares facts about its species. To keep readers engaged, each animal poses questions to children, such as the sloth asking “How often do you poop?” or “Can you swim?” Each narrative also explains the dangers the animals face and what people are doing to help them.