Praise for "Lola Levine Is Not Mean!" * "Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character." ""Kirkus Reviews," starred review""
Praise for Lola Levine Is Not Mean! * "Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless."--Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer
"Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure."--Diana Lopez, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel
"Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series."--Meg Medina, Pura Belpre winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
"This first entry in a smartly crafted new series introduces Lola, best friend Josh Blot, and her family. The appealing protagonist is energetic and enthusiastic [and] with as much about family and friends as about sports, this chapter book should have broad appeal."--Booklist
"Beginning chapter book readers will enjoy Lola's spunk and humor. A good choice for chapter book collections."--School Library Journal
"Lola's personality shines through here, with a vibrant first-person narration that matches her energetic spirit."
--The Bulletin
"[A] great book for the beginning chapter book reader."
--School Library Connection