The Friendship Train

A potently meaningful look at how, in that moment at least, the question “Would Americans care for strangers as they would care for friends?” was answered with a resounding yes. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Educators and families will enjoy this story of hope and persistence; in a time of political peril, the book will more than inspire children to act. This is a first purchase for any ­library’s nonfiction collection * School Library Journal, starred review *An uplifting, warm reminder about international generosity and solidarity—a welcome and important message in our current international climate. * Booklist, starred review *An inspiring and insightful testament to the power of cooperation. * Kirkus Reviews *This is an inspiring story of national and international cooperation, showcasing the very best of humanity. * BCCB *Powerful storytelling of a not-so-distant past. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THIS PROMISE OF CHANGE *[An] evocatively told, carefully researched memoir-in-verse. * School Library Journal, starred review, on THIS PROMISE OF CHANGE *[A] lively, inviting, and informative biography. * Booklist, starred review, on I DISSENT *Kulikov’s mixed-media artwork mirrors and magnifies the text … [in this] engaging and moving account. * School Library Journal, starred review, on SIX DOTS *

Debbie Levy is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including I Dissent; This Promise of Change; The Year of Goodbyes: A True Story of Friendship, Family, and Farewells; and Imperfect Spiral. She lives in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Boris Kulikov graduated from The Institute of Theatre, Music And Cinema in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since 1997 he lives and works as an illustrator in Brooklyn, NY. Books he has illustrated include Papa’s Mechanical Fish, Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille, Barnum’s Bones, and W is for Webster.