Picture Book | Penguin Random House
"A unique retelling of the Nativity that will surprise and delight." ~ Kirkus Reviews
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Middle Grade Novel | Macmillan FSG
FIVE starred reviews!
Picture Book | Beaming Books
"Not your typical retelling of Genesis, Perkins’s story speaks to today’s
environmental struggles and concerns with power and sensitivity while
offering hope for a peaceful future." ~ Meadow Rue Merill, Portland Press Herald

Timeles Children's Novels to Refresh Our Tired Souls
Non-fiction for Adults | Broadleaf Books
Non-fiction for Adults | Broadleaf Books
"This
is one of the most brilliant guides to children’s literature I’ve read.
It is a model for us all of how to read all good books well." ~ Karen
Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books
Picture Book | Macmillan FSG


Between Us and Abuela
Picture Book | Macmillan FSG
Picture Book | Macmillan FSG

Forward Me Back To You
YA | Macmillan FSG
YA | Macmillan FSG


You Bring The Distant Near
YA | Macmillan FSG
YA | Macmillan FSG


Open Mic | Candlewick | Grades 5-9
"[A] noteworthy anthology, which robustly proves Perkins’ assertion that 'funny is powerful.'" — Horn Book

Bamboo People | Charlesbridge | Grades 5-9

Secret Keeper | Random House | Grades 7-10
"An
intimate and absorbing drama ... a moving portrait of a rebellious teen
who relies on ingenuity rather than charm to prove her worth." — Publishers Weekly
Rickshaw Girl | Charlesbridge | Grades 2-5
"[This] lively, moving book has surprises that continue to the end." — Booklist
First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover | Dutton | Grades 5-8
"Sameera
is an intelligent, witty and prepossessed heroine ... teens should
enjoy this peek at the behind-the-scenes finessing that goes on in
modern politics." — Publishers Weekly
First Daughter: White House Rules | Dutton | Grades 5-8
"Sparrow's actions and thoughtful blog posts paint her as a likable character and great role model." — Kirkus
Monsoon Summer | Random House | Grades 5-8
"A light-hearted yarn, spun with fascinating details and hearty characters." — Seattle Times
Sunita Sen | Little Brown | Grades 5-8
"Perkins
combines her fresh, unaffected prose with moving bits of Indian poetry
and lore, rendering this well-thought out investigation of cultural
identity doubly moving ... A funny, honest, and homespun story." — Publisher's Weekly