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Reviews Hillary Godwin 2/3/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 2/3/25 Kirkus calls FIRE PUPS TO THE RESCUE! by Lisa Desimini “an engaging tale that sheds light on the efforts of community helpers” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/30/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/30/25 The Horn Book calls ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renée Watson “a poignant story for all and a valuable resource for those experiencing grief and loss” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/30/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/30/25 SLJ calls THE FIVE SIDES OF MARJORIE RICE by Amy Alznauer a “beautifully illustrated” and “highly approachable book on mathematics, recommended for all libraries” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/29/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/29/25 BookTrib features article celebrating Beth Kander’s I MADE IT OUT OF CLAY: “a fantastical, mysterious and heartwarming novel sure to enchant readers” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/29/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/29/25 Kirkus calls FOUR RED SWEATERS by Lucy Adlington an “engrossing account” of “wartime horrors, and resilience, through cherished garments” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/22/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/22/25 Foreward praises PERMISSION by Elissa Altman in starred review: “Life-affirming and reflective, the writer’s guide . . . explores concepts of creative validity and emergence” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/21/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/21/25 Publishers Weekly praises Maxwell Eaton III’s A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU in starred review: “a meditation on what makes up both a home and a generous spirit” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/18/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/18/25 Kirkus praises THE FIVE SIDES OF MARJORIE RICE by Amy Alznauer in starred review: “Inspiration and validation for amateurs of all sorts, beautifully presented” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/18/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/18/25 Kirkus calls FINDING FORGIVENESS by Marta Bartolj “a straightforward and effectively and affectionately drawn tale of youngsters making amends” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/14/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/14/25 Bookpage calls TO SEE AN OWL by Matthew Cordell “impactful,” “stunning,” and “elegant” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/6/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/6/25 Kirkus calls THE LIARS SOCIETY: A RISKY GAME (Book 2) by Alyson Gerber “a compelling thriller that promises more chilling drama to come” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/6/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/6/25 Kirkus praises A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, illus. by Maxwell Eaton III, in starred review: “a bittersweet tribute that makes a poignant connection between maps and the concept of home” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/1/25 Reviews Hillary Godwin 1/1/25 The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books praises Jashar Awan’s EVERY MONDAY MABEL in starred review: “an arm-pumping, truck-horn toot to each person reveling in their own ‘garbage’” Read More
Reviews Nicholas Croce 12/20/24 Reviews Nicholas Croce 12/20/24 BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS by Renée Watson earns a fourth starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/19/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/19/24 SLJ calls DIVE! by Chris Gall “gorgeous” and “a first choice for libraries” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/19/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/19/24 Publishers Weekly praises FOUR RED SWEATERS by Lucy Adlington in starred review: “a poignant testament to the unconquerability of the human spirit” Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/18/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/18/24 Booklist calls A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU, illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III, “a useful, creative addition to elementary-school map units” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/16/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/16/24 Booklist calls THE FIVE SIDES OF MARJORIE RICE by Amy Alznauer an “expressive” and “memorable picture-book biography” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/16/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/16/24 Kirkus calls Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati’s WORDS WITH WINGS AND MAGIC THINGS “visionary . . . lavish . . . broad and subtle. . . to stay with readers for years to come” in starred review Read More
Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/15/24 Reviews Hillary Godwin 12/15/24 The New York Times praises the message in K-Fai Steele’s LONE WOLF GOES TO SCHOOL: “the person who is always going to be there is you, and that’s a very worthwhile person to be friends with” Read More