Shout Mouse authors are often recognized for their powerful work, both locally and nationally. Our authors win awards; are featured on TV, radio, and in print; and their books are reviewed and shared on book lists nationwide. This page highlights some of these accomplishments and more.

 
 
 
 

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Media and Awards
"Powerhouse anthology highlighting the works of diverse young writers." -- Booklife
"Powerhouse anthology highlighting the works of diverse young writers." -- Booklife
"Compelling voices share their truths and invite teens to answer back." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Compelling voices share their truths and invite teens to answer back." -- Kirkus Reviews
“These poems are a beautiful portrait of a city seen through the eyes of its young people.” —Julie Kennedy, founder of DC SCORES
“I hope folks will pick up this book and learn from these poet-athletes, and support them for the next 30 years and beyond.” —Ben Olsen, former D.C. United coach and player
“I hope folks will pick up this book and learn from these poet-athletes, and support them for the next 30 years and beyond.” —Ben Olsen, former D.C. United coach and player
“This is a treasure trove of knowledge that I hope everybody will pick up.” —Ashley Hatch
“This is a treasure trove of knowledge that I hope everybody will pick up.” —Ashley Hatch
“Within these pages are voices and worlds that bristle with honey and remind us that beauty, like love, is everywhere and undeniable.” —Julian Randall
“The Light Looks Like Me is meaningful, moving, and often surprising as it explores different experiences of queer love.” —IndieReader
“The Light Looks Like Me is meaningful, moving, and often surprising as it explores different experiences of queer love.” —IndieReader
“My closeted-gay inner child found healing here. The Light Looks Like Me is a masterful anthology of lyrical language about love in all its infinite forms.” —Tony Keith Jr
“A celebration of marginalized youth voices that refuse to be unheard or forgotten.” —Roya Marsh
“In a time when heartlessness, greed, and hate are not just rampant, but elected, these words are lanterns and fireworks in the dark.” —Danez Smith
"A symphony of voices compelling the reader to listen to the next generation." — Amina Luqman-Dawson, Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Winning Author of Freewater
"Deeply uplifting, empowering, and poignant." — Ebony LaDelle
"These stories are witnesses to the authors' truths, imaginations, and experiences." —Leah Henderson
“A lovingly curated collection of art and writing to inspire even the weariest hearts.” —Wendy Shang, author of The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
"An inspiring choice for young readers, and anyone searching for a creative spark to share their story." -- Hena Khan, Asian/Pacific American Award-winning author of Amina’s Song
"This book is a gift!" — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds
“Powerful, affirming, and important reading for young people and the adults in their lives.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Powerful, affirming, and important reading for young people and the adults in their lives.” —Kirkus Reviews
2024 Library of Congress Literacy Award Program Successful Practice Honoree
2024 Library of Congress Literacy Award Program Successful Practice Honoree
Featured on Apple Newsroom
Featured on Apple Newsroom
IBPA Innovative Voices Program Finalist
IBPA Innovative Voices Program Finalist
Reviewed in Hill Rag Magazine
Reviewed in Hill Rag Magazine
Wendy Shang Pick
Wendy Shang Pick
Meg Medina Pick
Meg Medina Pick
Hena Khan Pick
Hena Khan Pick
Clint Smith Pick
Clint Smith Pick
Elizabeth Acevedo Pick
Elizabeth Acevedo Pick
Jason Reynolds Pick
Jason Reynolds Pick
Editor's Pick from Booklife by Publisher's Weekly
Editor's Pick from Booklife by Publisher's Weekly
Reviewed by Kirkus Reviews
Reviewed by Kirkus Reviews
Recommended by Social Justice Books
Recommended by Social Justice Books