For fans of All-of-a-Kind Family, here is the true story of how Sarah Brenner, a poor girl from New York City’s Lower East Side, became Sydney Taylor: dancer, actress, and successful children’s book author.

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“An effective, respectful treatment of a renowned author.” — Kirkus Reviews

This heartwarming story of a little girl’s bond with her great-grandma, who tells the silliest, most magical stories, celebrates four generations of a Jewish family who come together for Shabbat.

“This multigenerational family expresses love, caring, and pride at nearly every moment….Wonderfully warm and tender.” —Kirkus Reviews

Annie Londonderry proves women can do anything they set their minds to—even cycle around the world—in this nonfiction picture book for cycling enthusiasts, budding travelers, and anyone who dreams of reaching a difficult goal.

2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner

“Bike trip, roller-coaster ride, feminist voyage—this story has it all, and it’s true. For the biography shelves, this is full of heart, humor, and can-do spirit.” —School Library Journal

Convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union against the United States, Ethel Rosenberg shares the story of her beliefs, loves, secrets, betrayals, and injustices in this compelling YA novel in verse.

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★ “[J]aw-dropping true story for any YA reader interested in U.S. political history.” —School Library Journal, starred review

What do you do when your best friend becomes the enemy?

Based on real-life events and groups like the Newark Minutemen and the pro-Nazi German American Bund, this daring novel-in-verse reveals the long history of American right-wing extremism, and its impact on the lives of two ordinary teens.

“I hope this page-turner of a book garners the widest audience possible.” —Lesléa Newman, author of Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story

Featured in Pragmatic Mom’s “21 Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month,” this title from Calkins Creek is the perfect book to celebrate May with.

Here is the story of how the Statue of Liberty got its pedestal when Joseph Pulitzer, a Jewish immigrant and famous newsman, created one of the first American crowdfunding campaigns to raise money for it.

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book

★ “Though histories of the Statue of Liberty often mention Pulitzer’s campaign, this is the most detailed presentation for younger audiences to date. Just another immigrant getting the job done.” —Booklist, starred review