Keeper of the Light: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog by Caroline Arnold and illustrated by Rachell Sumpter is on the Intermediate List of the Keystone to Reading Book Award, 2023–2024, of the Keystone State Literacy Association in Pennsylvania.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead! by Diane de Anda was released in August to positive reviews and recommendations for purchase by Skipping Stones and School Library Journal and has been selected by two museums: Museum of Latin American Art and Social and Public Art Resource Center.

Planting a Garden in Room 6: From Seeds to Salad by Caroline Arnold is a recommended publication by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.

A NetGalley review for Alice the Cat by Tim Cummings:

“Alice the Cat is an exceptional and emotionally charged story that masterfully explores the intricate landscape of grief . . . profoundly moving . . . the author employs unique and vivid imagery to depict the emotions and processes of grief . . . I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse Alice the Cat. It’s a literary masterpiece that delves into the profound depths of grief, the complexities of growing up, and the enduring strength of love.”

Sam & Sadie Super Sleuths by Alva Sachs, illustrated by Patricia Krebs, is a Five Star Review Readers’ Favorite, 2022 Creative Child Book of the Year, and a Story Monsters Winner. Sam & Sadie is a Sherlock Holmes-style whodunit starring Sam and his dog, Sadie.