Rebecca Boyle’s OUR MOON (Random House) has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in the science and technology category. In her acceptance speech, she said: “The moon, my subject, does remind us that there are cycles. Inherent in the meaning of a cycle or a phase is a return. Things go away and they come back. Fascism went away and now is back. Authoritarianism went away, we thought, and now it is back. But there’s a flip side to that. Every phase that leaves brings something new. There’s also hope and renewal. And I think part of our job — the most important job we have as writers — is to remind us of the positive phases, the return of good, the return of new cycles and hope.”
Kirkus Reviews gave Anika Burgess’s FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE (W.W. Norton) a starred review, saying: “The book is packed with equally astonishing details, covering the fields of lunar, underwater, and microphotography (great for concealing sexually explicit images), and—long before artificial intelligence—photo manipulation. A scintillating history that’ll have you looking at photography in a new light.”
"The metamorphosis of the cousins’ relationship, which starts off prickly and softens into mutual respect and affection, is realistic and relatable, and the explanation behind the mysterious notes is a pleasant surprise... Codebreakers and mystery fans will want to read this fun adventure, tout de suite."
Hena Khan's MORE TO THE STORY was included in Kirkus's list of the "Best Books of the 21st Century"
"Deeply rooted in modern middle-school culture, resonant with the online experiences of so many tweens, and paced perfectly, this is a must-read for every kid who has dreamed of being an influencer and a great discussion starter about privacy and sharing online."
