Naomis Too

"A sequel that packs as much heart, humor, and understanding as the first." - Kirkus Reviews

"The characters navigate microaggressions and the challenges of allyship in an authentic manner." - The Horn Book

"Perfectly captures the wonder and sometime-challenges of adjusting to the "yes, and" experience of blended families." - Booklist

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "This is a sweet, modern story about friendship, divorce, and blended families, told from alternating POVs by the two different authors." The Most Exciting Middle Grade Reads of Fall 2016 - Brightly.com

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Score one for blended families where race and mean-girl attitudes are not the issues, and where humor, compassion, and a shared love for baked goods bring people together." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for TEACH YOUR BUFFALO TO PLAY DRUMS: "Several small pictures appear on most pages, surrounded by ample white space, showing the huge animal trying to engage in human activities like skateboarding and showering, resulting in some very funny scenarios." - School Library Journal

Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN? "This story's simple lesson about individuality is cleverly expressed through Vernick's gentle wit and Jennewein's crayon-outlined kindergartners-most of all, the furry and ungainly reader surrogate with whom kids will readily relate." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: "As an embodiment of school anxiety, this buffalo leads the herd-plus, he's got a hump." - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: "Vernick's amusing tale will prove handy as a first-day-of-school book recommendation for children and teachers alike." - School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "A sweet coming-of-age story...Highly recommended" - School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Will resonate with young readers who have experienced a change in family dynamics, particularly divorce." - The Horn Book

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Rhuday-Perkovich and Vernick hit all the right sister notes with hilarity and heart. Hopefully we have not heard the last of these two Naomis." - Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author of One Crazy Summer

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "This book won my heart with its laughter, love, and achingly-beautiful longing. Rhuday-Perkovich and Vernick are masters of All The Feels." - Tracey Baptiste, author of The Jumbies, a School Library Journal selection

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "I could describe this book as suffused with empathy, intensely vulnerable, fall-out-of-your-chair funny, and much more, but instead I'll just describe what it's like to read it, which I can do with one word: joy. To read Two Naomis is to experience joy." - Mike Jung, author of Unidentified Suburban Object

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "A gem of a novel about forging friendships and families, Two Naomis absolutely sparkles with humor and heart. Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Audrey Vernick have crafted a vibrant, richly drawn story about two girls forced to face family-changing challenges together. Filled with good intentions and messy emotions, they show readers what it means to try and fail and forgive. I loved the Naomis so much!" - Kate Messner, author of All the Answers and The Seventh Wish

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "This story of two families coming together is grounded and sweet...recommended for all children who appreciate realistic contemporary stories." - Booklist (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Warm, upbeat, and satisfying." - Publishers Weekly