"Mummies, curses, friends, and family make for an exciting tale that middle-grade readers won't want to put down." -- Booklist "A delightful story that combines creative fantasy elements with rich character development." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thoughtful narrative about the power of familial love . Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] story of ancient history, family dynamics, and a middle grader's struggle to define herself. Readers will happily spend more time with Zahara-Grace's friends and family as they figure out their new roles and joyfully celebrate one another." -- BCCB "Lotus is a unique and deeply realized character.and the themes of inequality and racism in schools resonate.

A first purchase for public and school libraries, and an excellent choice for book clubs." -- School Library Journal, starred review for LOTUS BLOOM AND THE AFRO REVOLUTION "Through the eyes of a sprightly, determined student, Winston delivers a powerful message about anti-Blackness, bullying, and institutionalized prejudice." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review for LOTUS BLOOM AND THE AFRO REVOLUTION "Driven by an intelligent and complex protagonist, this courageous story about strength in the face of neglect, and the bravery to demand what is best of one's family and oneself, is potent and powerful." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review for SHARK TEETH "A powerful, ultimately uplifting portrait of breaking a toxic cycle and embracing a better future." -- Booklist, starred review for SHARK TEETH "An outstanding depiction of the impact that family stressors can have on a household's youngest members." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review for SHARK TEETH "[APublishers Weekly, starred review for SHARK TEETH "A powerful, ultimately uplifting portrait of breaking a toxic cycle and embracing a better future." -- Booklist, starred review for SHARK TEETH "An outstanding depiction of the impact that family stressors can have on a household's youngest members." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review for SHARK TEETH "[APublishers Weekly, starred review for SHARK TEETH "A powerful, ultimately uplifting portrait of breaking a toxic cycle and embracing a better future.

" -- Booklist, starred review for SHARK TEETH "An outstanding depiction of the impact that family stressors can have on a household's youngest members." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review for SHARK TEETH "[APublishers Weekly, starred review for SHARK TEETH "A powerful, ultimately uplifting portrait of breaking a toxic cycle and embracing a better future." -- Booklist, starred review for SHARK TEETH "An outstanding depiction of the impact that family stressors can have on a household's youngest members." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review for SHARK TEETH "[A] powerful story that paints a realistic and heartbreaking picture of family conflict. A must-buy." -- School Library Journal, starred review for SHARK TEETH.