Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights.
(To be published in May, 2025)
“Readers will emerge with a great deal of respect for a fiercely independent woman who battled sexism to reach the pinnacle of her profession.”
―Publisher’s Weekly
“A Firehose of Falsehood is an important, must-read book for anyone who values democracy, free will, and the consent of the governed.”
―Jennifer Mercieca, Communications Professor, Texas A&M University
★ Starred review: “Beautifully and clearly written, this story of a teen who refused to be deterred in her pursuit of educational equality is matched by period photos.”
― School Library Journal.
Winner of the Jane Addams Book Award
★ Starred Review: This “thoughtful and insightful biography explores the life of a most unusual woman for her time.”
―Kirkus ReviewsJournal
View on Amazon
“Kanefield allows readers to understand how notions of right and wrong change over time and across cultures, helping them begin to understand the complexities of crime and punishment.”
―Horn Book Magazine
“. . sparkling. . . a treasure of excellent information.” ―Huffington Post.
“A solid introduction to a charismatic founding father.”
―Kirkus Reviews
★ Starred Review: “This book is an eye-opening, accurately researched, well-written depiction of Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Highly Recommended.”.
―Kirkus Review
“A multifaceted, humanistic portrayal of our sixteenth president.” ―Booklist
“In an in-depth biography of this important historical figure, Kanefield relies heavily on primary-source materials, especially Anthony’s own revealing words. . . A fine biography, both enlightening and entertaining.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Those familiar with Kanefield’s other biographical works will not be disappointed. A solid account for both history buffs and report-writers.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Insets and in-text explanations smoothly bring readers up to speed on key concepts such as the “equalization strategy” . . Kanefield contextualizes Marshall’s career within the broader civil rights movement.
―Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books.
“Kanefield weaves a suspenseful tale of friendship and love.”
—Hadassah Magazine.
“A simple but daring adventure.”
—Voice of Youth Advocates
With sign language—nimble and evocative—at its center, Turn On the Light So I Can Hear is about reaching across distances, the transformative powers of art, and finding a place to belong.
Susan and her family struggle to put the pieces together, prepare for a courtroom showdown – and discover the reason for all those lawyer jokes.
On their way home from a tournament in Europe, their plane makes a forced landing on a remote island in the North Atlantic.
Part survival story, part crime novel with a twist, here’s what happens when six teenagers act on their optimism and attempt the impossible.