kirkus reviews – Jump In Studio

Sunday Shopping and Kirkus Reviews

March 4, 2015 by shadrieka

SUNDAY SHOPPING received its first strong review today from Kirkus! “As comfortable as a Sunday afternoon with Grandma, Derby’s picture book sneaks a wee bit of financial literacy into her story of playtime and imagination…Simple phrasing, sparse and easy to read, and charmingly spare watercolor art help create a feeling that is at once realistic … Read more

Kirkus on WHITE WATER

July 6, 2011 by shadrieka

Another solid review of WHITE WATER. I am thrilled that the reviewer mentioned the mirroring that the black and white characters showed in the illustrations. Even as a child, racism was so odd to me because of just how similar we all are in our basic instincts and mannerisms as human beings. I hope that … Read more