"Sandler's prose is vigorous, impassioned, and carefully contextualized. A fascinating story, augmented by numerous attractive archival images. An entertaining and instructive look at a tumultuous year." -- Kirkus Reviews "Well researched and presented in an attractive manner, Sandler's text delivers a solid look at a pivotal year." -- School Library Journal "[C]lear, cogent text with many well-chosen archival photos. An intriguing look back at America in 1919." -- Booklist "Sandler's narrative skill and eye for detail, and the abundant archival photos throughout, make for an engrossing resource." -- Publishers Weekly "Engaging and highly readable.

" -- School Library Connection " Sandler illuminates the relevance of history . Discover: this centennial look at a fraught year in U.S. history makes a valiant case for 1919's outsize significance." - Shelf Awareness "As welcome as some of 1919's beginnings might have been.many of the archival photos in "1919" capture a sense of turmoil.Sandler, a prolific historian for young readers, includes timelines that run through the present day in an effort to put the events of 1919 in historical context." - Wall Street Journal "Though written for teenagers, this album-size volume lends itself to coffee-table enjoyment for adults, who may naturally feel some connection to the numerous photographs of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

" -- Wall Street Journal on HOW THE BEATLES CHANGED THE WORLD "Here this delicate topic is handled with sensitivity and insight. A must-have for any library collection." -- Starred review, School Library Journal on IMPRISONED "Beautifully illustrated with well-chosen photographs and other documents, this handsome book offers a clear view of an episode in American history that still receives too little focus." -- Starred review, Booklist on IMPRISONED.