- Published: 1 December 2020
- ISBN: 9780425290453
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 384
- RRP: $19.99
Strange Birds
A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers

















- Published: 1 December 2020
- ISBN: 9780425290453
- Imprint: Puffin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 384
- RRP: $19.99
PRAISE FOR STRANGE BIRDS:
Washington Post Best Children's Books of 2019 * An ALSC Notable Children's Book * Kirkus Best Children's Books of 2019 * Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2019 * CSMCL's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2019 * A 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List selection
"Strange Birds respects its readers' intelligence and sophistication." --Erika L. Sanchez, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter for The New York Times Book Review
"Strange Birds explores friendship, community, and the role each of us plays in creating a better world." --Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound
"An inspiring story about the power of truth, and of true friends." --Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me
*"A beautiful tale." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"Engaging, well-plotted second novel from Peréz." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
*"A perfect title for school and public libraries." --School Library Journal (starred review)
*"Perfect for preteens becoming aware that friendships can be complicated, and that the world is more so." --The Horn Book (starred review)
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK:
* "Thoughtful." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
* "Those who enjoy vivacious, plucky heroines... will eagerly embrace Malú." --School Library Journal (starred review)
* "A rowdy reminder that people are at their best when they aren't forced into neat, tidy boxes." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book * An ALSC Notable Children's Book * A 2018 Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner * A 2017 ABA Indies Introduce Title * A Kids' Indie Next List Pick * An E. B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award finalist * A 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction and Poetry Honor Book