* "Amara's unabashed loved for bats will help challenge preconceived notions about the often-misunderstood animals, and even though this is fiction, it contains great reference content, including nicely labeled illustrations of identifiable species of bat. . . . An inviting and informative picture about wildlife conservation that might inspire kids to take action in their own communities."

– Booklist, Starred Review

"Full of informative, fun, and engaging messages about bats, such as what it takes for them to thrive and the food chains they’re part of. . . . A captivating book about nature, bats, and environmental activism."

– Kirkus Reviews

"Clearly defined facts appear throughout this encouraging book and give children concrete ideas to champion their own passions...The story busts myths and shows what curiosity and research can do for children."

– Horn Book Magazine, 3/10/2022

“This is such a phenomenal book.”

– Jerome Foster II, youth climate activist

“We need more books like this.”

– Arshak Makichyan, youth climate activist

"Amara and the Bats is an uplifting picture book about how one person’s actions can make a BIG difference."

– Emma Perry – author (I Don’t Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. and This Book Has Alpacas and Bears) and children’s book blogger at My Book Corner