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Friends Journal Reviewer Survey

Our volunteer reviewers share some of their all-time favorite books for Quakers.

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Intern Testimonials

We ask each of our interns to write a short post about their experience as a Friends Journal intern. Read on to…

Sugar in Milk

By Thrity Umrigar, illustrated by Khoa Le. Running Press Kids, 2020. 48 pages. $17.99/hardcover; $9.99/eBook. Friends Journal recommends for ages…

Reviewed by Katie Green

Blackberries and Cream

By Leslie Rivver. Green Writers Press, 2015. 207 pages. $24.95/hardcover. Recommended for middle school students. Grace, affectionately called Gracie-girl by…

Reviewed by Katie Green

My Brother Is Away

By Sara Greenwood, illustrated by Luisa Uribe. Random House Studio, 2022. 40 pages. $18.99/hardcover; $8.99/eBook. Recommended for ages 5–8. There…

Reviewed by Katie Green

The Triumphant Tale of the House Sparrow

By Jan Thornhill. Groundwood Books, 2018. 44 pages. $18.95/hardcover; $16.95/eBook. Recommended for ages 9–12. Jan Thornhill has created a beautiful…

Reviewed by Katie Green

The Peace Corps: Early Days

By Gregory A. Barnes. Friends Press, 2023. 252 pages. $12/paperback; $6/eBook. Friend Gregory Barnes was a member of the early…

Reviewed by Katie Green

The Garden of Wisdom: Earth Tales from the Middle East

Edited by Michael J. Caduto, illustrated by Odelia Liphshiz. Green Heart Books, 2018. 158 pages. $26.95/hardcover; $19.95/paperback; $9.99/eBook. Recommended for ages 7–12.

Reviewed by Katie Green

Quaker Works April 2021

This semiannual feature highlights the recent works of Quaker organizations in eight categories.

Quaker Works

The Lion First Book of Parables

By Lois Rock, illustrated by Barbara Vagnozzi. Lion Children’s Books, 2014. 64 pages. $14.99/hardcover. Recommended for ages 9 and up.…

Reviewed by Katie Green