Awards

 

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Starred Reviews

★ “A loving ode to intergenerational relationships and cultural exchange, beyond borders, years, and language barriers.”

— Publishers Weekly, starred review of I’LL GO AND COME BACK

★“A Much Ado About Nothing homage that explores parental expectations,

complicated friendships, and teamwork. A moving tale of baseball, magic, and

former rivals who come together to solve a problem.” 

— Kirkus, starred review of MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL

★ “LaRocca showcases the best of what verse can do, telling a story that is spare,

direct and true, every word and idea placed with intentional care.

A sensitive coming-of-age story with all the makings of a new middle grade classic.” 

— BookPage, starred review of RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE

★ “LaRocca’s historical novel in verse takes the reader through Reha’s past and present,

flowing as seamlessly as many of the songs often referred to within the poems.

Readers will be changed by her story.”

— ALA Booklist, starred review of RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE

★ “A deft and engaging introduction to a sometimes flummoxing subject.”

— Publishers Weekly, starred review of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS

★ “Succeeds both as an entertaining read-aloud and as a teasing introduction to the binary system.”

— ALA Booklist, starred review of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS

★ “A delectable treat for food and literary connoisseurs alike.”

— Kirkus, starred review of MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM