Liz Scanlon

Apr 5, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Liz Scanlon |Dung Ho |Nicole Miles |Suzy Kline

Pitch-perfect writing, a charming protagonist, and relatable conflict—what more could readers ask for? Trouble with an insensitive teacher threatens an enthusiastic 8-year-old’s love of school in this series starter. Third grade looks rocky for Bibsy Cross. For the first time, she and her best friend, Natia, aren’t in the same class. And Bibsy’s new teacher, Mrs. Stumper, seems to sigh with irritation every time Bibsy raises her hand.

May 30, 2023 | kirkusreviews.com | Liz Scanlon |Audrey Vernick |Amy Krouse Rosenthal |Tom Lichtenheld

by Liz Garton Scanlon & Audrey Vernick ; illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao ‧ A plant implants itself upon students. Color Arlo and his Room 109 classmates bored. Unlike the pets in neighboring classrooms, their plant mascot does nothing. It barely grows. The plant seems so insignificant that the kids sometimes forget to water it.