The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Olive Little Gets Crafty

“Urban’s third-person narration captures the protagonist’s exuberance and sunny attitude… Another feel-good tale in an empathetic, child-friendly series.”–Kirkus Reviews“Buy the book and the series. Kids need access to this diverse classroom of students who face everyday crises with their supportive friends, and this gentle read shows the goodness in the world without being overly sappy.”–SLJPraise for the Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class Series”[A] wholesome read…buoyant.“–Publishers Weekly“Believable characters experiencing age-appropriate challenges: making new friends, navigating social groups, overcoming shyness, and dealing with embarrassment… Share with fans of Annie Barrows’ Ivy and Bean books or Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine series.”–Booklist“This new series is giving [Polk Street School] vibes. I absolutely love that each book is written by a different author and I love how diverse the classroom is… The great thing about [these] books is they showcase kids working together and supporting each other.”–Teen Librarian Toolbox

Linda Urban was the marketing director at Vroman’s Bookstore in Southern California for ten years before turning to writing full-time. She is now the author of many award-winning books for young readers, including the novels Almost There and Almost Not, A Crooked Kind of Perfect, Hound Dog True, The Center of Everything, and Talk Santa to Me. She lives in Vermont.

Kat Fajardo (they/she) received a Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration for their first graphic novel, Miss Quinces (published in Spanish as Srta. Quinces). Born and raised in New York City, Kat now lives in Austin, Texas, with their pups, Mac and Roni.

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