Manuela Bernardi

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 | 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.