Smoke & Mirrors was recently honored as an Ohio Book Award 2026 Finalist by Ohioana Library. The Ohio Book Awards are the second oldest state literary prizes in the USA. Featuring numerous NYT Bestselling and award-winning Authors across six categories, Smoke & Mirrors joins multiple notable works in the Middle Grade Literature category. Middle Grade finalists include: The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Rachel Lancashire & Illus. by Jenny Zemanek Moonleapers by

This presentation provides a framework for teaching students how to move past their first instincts and hone their critical thinking skills to come to better conclusions.

Get Started: Smoke & Mirrors Discussion Guide on "Understanding Truth vs Belief". The following discussion guide is a starting point to an ongoing dialogue about how we can all be better stewards of information and hold each other and ourselves accountable to avoid perpetuating harmful bias.

Why Mystery Books are great for Reluctant Readers ages 8-12