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Booklist “Starred” Review for Young Readers Edition

January 6, 2017

Strong Inside Young Reader edition cover

Booklist has given its coveted "starred" review to the Young Readers edition of Strong Inside. Reviewer Sharon Rawlins says the "inspiring" story is "thought-provoking, riveting, and heart-wrenching, though it remains hopeful as it takes readers into ... [Continue Reading]

BookPage Essay on Truth in a Trump World

January 3, 2017

Chances are, you’ve never heard of Perry Wallace. I doubt I’ll meet a middle schooler who knows Wallace’s name. But his story could not be more important at this time in history, when racism—subtle and overt—was at the heart of a winning presidential ... [Continue Reading]

The Quindaro Press Review

December 23, 2016

Strong Inside Young Reader edition cover

STRONG INSIDE young readers edition gets a rave review from the Quindaro Press, a site specializes in "nonfiction books of social justice and people’s history that are suitable for ages 12 and up." In summarizing the book, the review states: "Andrew ... [Continue Reading]

YALSA Praises STRONG INSIDE young readers edition

December 21, 2016

Strong Inside Young Reader edition cover

STRONG INSIDE is featured on The Hub, the teen blog of YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), in a roundup of books featuring African American civil rights figures. Read the review here. ... [Continue Reading]

NPR Features Young Readers Edition of STRONG INSIDE

December 19, 2016

Strong Inside Young Reader edition cover

Tony Gonzalez of Nashville NPR station WPLN features the young readers edition of STRONG INSIDE in this piece on the trend toward converting popular nonfiction into books for kids. ... [Continue Reading]

Middle School Librarian Praises STRONG INSIDE

December 19, 2016

Strong Inside Young Reader edition cover

The popular middle school book blog Ms. Yingling Reads calls STRONG INSIDE young readers edition a must for any middle school or high school library. In her fantastic review, Ms. Yingling calls the book a "a fascinating, very personal account of the ... [Continue Reading]

Another Youth quote – B

November 17, 2016

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Youth quote – demo A

November 17, 2016

"When I saw that Maraniss was putting his story in "Young Reader" format, it was the jackpot.  Now we will get an amazing story into more hands, and everyone will come out a winner. Hats off to Maraniss for understanding what this age group needs. ... [Continue Reading]

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