Sunken Ship: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #1)

Description: Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker go on playful adventures in the underwater town of Tidal Grove.

Review Quotes:

Praise for Too Bright to See, by Kyle Lukoff:

* "This coming-of-age and coming-out story takes a needed departure from other stories about transgender youth... Haunting and healing." - Kirkus, starred review

* "Smart and thought-provoking.... Lukoff provides a tender rumination on grief, love, and identity." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Equal parts unsettling, heartwarming, and satisfying...a nuanced and compelling exploration of gender, friendship, and family." - Booklist, starred review

* "A hopeful examination of grief and gender, and a good ghost story to boot." - School Library Journal, starred review

Praise for When Aidan Became a Brother, by Kyle Lukoff:

Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews

Best Books of 2019, School Library Journal

Editors' Choices for Books for Youth, Booklist

Best of the Best Books of 2019, Chicago Public Library

* "Joyful and affirming, Aidan's story is the first of its kind among books for welcoming a new baby." -- Starred review, Kirkus Reviews

* "The creators' exploration of one transgender child's experience emphasizes the importance of learning "how to love someone for exactly who they are." --Starred review, Publishers Weekly

* "A heartfelt celebration of love." -- Starred review, Booklist