PRAISE FOR CONTENDERS By Traci Sorell and Arigon Starr A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023 American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) Best of 2023 List 2024 Texas Topaz NonFiction Reading List (Unanimous Recommendations) ILA 2024 Notable Books for a Global Society 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor NCSS-CBC 2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2024 Bank Street Best Children's Books 2024 Carter G. Woodson Award - Middle Level Winner 2024 MSTA Reading Circle Best New Books for Missouri Students Reading List (Missouri) *"A lesser-known but significant encounter with all-too-current resonances." -- Kirkus , starred review ". an excellent addition to the sports shelves as well as diversity units. " --Booklist "This has broad appeal for history buffs, sports fans, and social-justice minded kids." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books PRAISE FOR AT THE MOUNTAIN'S BASE By Traci Sorell and Weshoyot Alvitre *"A first purchase for any library." -- School Library Journal , starred review *"Captures the emotions of families separated by war while introducing the reader to a part of history that is often erased." -- Horn Book , starred review *"The meditative text is lovely, and the artwork brings the small Cherokee abode to life with warmth and love.

" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review.