Watch Out for Flying Kids: Awards & Reviews

Awards for Watch Out for Flying Kids!

• International Literacy Association: 2016 Social Justice Literature Award for Nonfiction
• Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Older Readers
• Booklist Top Ten Multicultural Nonfiction Book for Youth: “tells the story of how a shared passion can change lives.”

Featured Reviews

• Kirkus Review: “…a thoroughly enjoyable volume. Enchanting indeed—and inspiring as well.”
• Booklist: “This inspirational story easily lends itself to classroom use, as it encompasses a broad spectrum of values and subjects.”
• Anatomy of Nonfiction: “Cynthia Levinson soars to new heights… a tremendous job.“
• The Pirate Tree: Social Justice and Children’s Literature: “an inspiring story of dedication to the arts and how it can bring about understanding and social change.“
• Cynsations: “Cynthia’s eye for detail, her ability to stay close to her characters, and her tenacity as a researcher makes her writing vivid, suspenseful and utterly compelling.”

Responses from Readers

Oona said, “Your book opened more than a few doors to worlds I’d never imagine.”

Of course, the Flying Kids liked the book, too!

More Reviews!

• Kid Lit Frenzy: “This almost prompted me to ask the teachers I know that if they read no other children’s nonfiction this year that they read and share this one with their students.“
• The Washington Post: one of the “best kids’ books for September.”
• San Francisco Book Review: “Cynthia Levinson has written a marvelous new book…It will appeal to children as young as 9 and to people as old as 109 and deserves a broad readership.”
• Booksource Banter: “…truly expands my world…amazing story.”
• Friends Journal: “I recommend this book to individuals and meetings. I learned a great deal, enjoyed reading every word, and quickly came to care about the young people.”
• 6th Grade Reading: “…beautifully done, fascinating book… a wonderful addition to every middle school, high school and public library.”
• The Write Stuff: “Her new book is really a stunner…five-star review.”
• Cato Institute: “a bunch of kids…do a better job of bringing a hope for peace to the Middle East than a generation of politicians…”
• Mrs. Knott’s Book Nook: “This book begs to be read cover to cover.  It’s a fascinating story.”
• Sonder Books: “This is a wonderful, inspiring and informative book…”
• Mackin Books in Bloom: “Young readers can live the life of teen circus acrobats while reading this inspirational book!“
• Children’s Literature: “Readers may want to run away and join the circus!”
• Middle Shelf: “Loved the book.”
• International Literacy Association: “…bring[s] the story to her readers.“
• First Thursday Book Reviews: “…great job of bringing out how hard the kids worked at perfecting their athletic abilities and developing a professional attitude.”
• The Jewish Outlook (pages 12 and 78): “Cynthia Levinson is the kind of woman who throws herself into her work. Literally.“
• Splashesintobooks: “truly inspirational, and not just for children…”
• Mainichi Newspapers (Tokyo): “…diversity is power, and that’s most appealing.”