PRAISE FOR STRANGE BIRDS:
With its lively sometimes lyrical prose, 'Strange Birds' respects its readers' intelligence and sophistication. Perez's charming story explores what is means to belong to a community while being willing to stage small but significant revolutions, all the while reveling in the joy of childhood.
-Erika L. Sanchez, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter for The New York Times Book Review
Thought-provoking, timely, and laugh-out-loud funny-Strange Birds explores friendship, community, and the role each of us plays in creating a better world.
-Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound
Strange Birds is an inspiring story about the power of truth, and of true friends.
-Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me
*Writing with wry restraint that's reminiscent of Kate DiCamillo... a beautiful tale of the value of friendship against unconquerable odds.
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*Four unique personalities form a crew with a mission in this engaging, well-plotted second novel from Perez.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
*A perfect title for school and public libraries seeking realistic books about friendship.
-School Library Journal (starred review)
*Perfect for preteens becoming aware that friendships can be complicated, and that the world is more so.
-The Horn Book (starred review)
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK:
* Thoughtful.
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
* Those who enjoy vivacious, plucky heroines... will eagerly embrace Malu.
-School Library Journal (starred review)
* A rowdy reminder that people are at their best when they aren't forced into neat, tidy boxes.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Select awards and accolades for PUNK: A 2018 Pura Belpre Author Honor Book * An ALSC Notable Children's Book * A 2018 Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner * A 2017 ABA Indies Introduce Title * A Kids' Indie Next List Pick * An E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award finalist * A 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction and Poetry Honor Book