
Edited by Me
These are some of the books I've had the pleasure of editing.
Picture Books
Middle Grade
★ "An important book that demands to be seen. It adds to the conversation of #OwnVoices and speaks to a young person’s need for expression and social justice." —School Library Journal, starred review
"A grim reality approachably and even engagingly presented."
—Kirkus
★ "Lively, lucid, and timely."
—Kirkus, starred review
★ "Sensitively portrays the contemporary challenges faced by refugees plagued by impossibly difficult experiences to work through and the ways friends can help them find a new home." —BCCB, starred review
"The dialogue-driven escape from captivity will launch readers quickly through to the happy ending . . . A great selection for readers in search of a fun animal fantasy." —Kirkus
"Florio and Shapiro bring considerable skill to their lively telling of this multilayered slice of history...an honest account of the racism and anti-Semitism intertwined throughout and realistically portraying the complexities of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling." —Kirkus
"This page-turning true-crime narrative takes readers behind the scenes of the detailed work, decision-making, and sometimes luck that go into solving difficult cases." —Kirkus
★ "Aspiring wordsmiths should find plenty of inspiration here."
—Booklist, starred review
★ "A well-crafted spin that will reverberate in the hearts of music, African Amarican culture, and history buffs." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Berry works a kind of magic with this enchanting adventure, orchestrating individual characters’ stories into a seamlessly unified narrative."
—Booklist, starred review
★ "A charming story of family history and personal connections (both lost and found)." —Booklist, starred review
"This sharp and quirky story winningly portrays a girl who, in finding herself, finds family, friends, and a place to belong."
—School Library Journal
"With a boisterous, multigenerational family and touching themes of tolerance, there’s a lot to like here, and fans of feel-good stories will be delighted." —Booklist
"Cat-loving kids, particularly emerging readers, will get a kick out of the feline narrator, as well as the heartening story of friendship." —Booklist
"Sure to please newly independent readers who are pussycat pals." —Kirkus
