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The Remembering Candle

"A beautiful presentation of a custom that explores its many layers of meaning" * STAR -- Booklist

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"This is a first purchase not only because of its high quality, but also because of the scarcity of children’s books about the Jewish memorial custom of yahrzeit" * STAR -- School Library Journal

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"Alko’s multimedia illustrations have the feel of a carefully compiled scrapbook, layering visual grace notes throughout this bittersweet narrative about a treasured ritual" * STAR -- Publisher's Weekly

 

The Keeper of Stories

"A stirring testament to the power of books to unite us all for good" * STAR -- Kirkus

"Lyrical text with prayer-like refrains joins impressionistic collage and multimedia images" * STAR -- Publisher's Weekly

"Poignant and uplifting true story of community" * STAR -- Booklist

 

 

Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

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"A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others." 

* STAR -- Kirkus

"Quiet but immediate" * STAR -- Horn Book

"Moving and uplifting" * STAR -- School Library Journal

 

I is for IMMIGRANTS

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"By including both the tangible and the intangible, Alko reinforces the idea that the U.S. is more than just a

 

conglomeration of cultures; it’s a quilt of shared values." * STAR -- Kirkus

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"A beautifully illustrated book that uses the alphabet to weave together different cultural elements of society." 

* STAR -- School Library Journal

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JONI: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell

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“Colors burst across each page, with layers of collage-work emphasizing the richness of Mitchell’s influences and

 

imagination." * STAR -- Booklist

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"An inspired and creative ode to the inimitable Joni Mitchell." -- Kirkus

 

"Layered mixed-media collages featuring cut paper, found images, and colorful smears of paint effectively evoke the richly rendered emotional landscapes of Mitchell’s songwriting." -- Publisher's Weekly

 

Why Am I Me? 

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"A mindful, captivating ode to wonder and a must for any story–– or bedtime repertoire." * STAR -- Kirkus

 

"... lushly textured, jewel-toned collage" * STAR -- Publisher's Weekly

 

"Perfect for the classroom or one-on-one sharing." * STAR -- School Library Journal

 

"...welcoming, hopeful pages." * STAR -- Shelf Awareness

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The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

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"Alko adeptly streamlines the legal logistics of the Lovings’ groundbreaking Supreme Court case."

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* STAR -- Publisher's Weekly

 

"Inspirational, never heavy-handed, and appropriate for just about everyone." * STAR -- Booklist

 

"... the language and images deal a blow to racist thinking and just might inspire the next generation of young

 

civil rights activists." * STAR -- Kirkus

 

"The Case for Loving' is an engaging and important story." -- The New York Times

 

B is for Brooklyn

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" Alko (is) among the most visually eloquent promoters of junior-sized urbanism."

 

* STAR -- Publisher's Weekly

 

"A charming alphabet book extolling the neighborhood's virtues." -- The New York Times