Editorial Reviews

	Lauri has written or compiled more than 70 books for a multitude of different publishers spanning a variety of markets. Here are what the experts have to say about her work:
		Compact Research: The Death Penalty “Packed with well-organized, useful information. … Presents the most current information feasible… Students will welcome [this] information-rich title.”
		--Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WI School Library Journal, May 2007, p. 15

		Writing the Critical Essay: Assisted Suicide "Very helpful for helping students learn to organize ideas and arguments and to write essays."
		--B.J. Neary, Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) 2007 Young Adult Top Forty Best Selection List


		Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: The Middle East “Address[es] a range of burning issues involving the Middle East, including the causes of conflict, the obstacles to peace, and the role the U.S. should play. … There is much here to spark passionate argument.”
		--Hazel Rochman, “The Middle East,” Booklist, Vol. 104, Iss. 5, November 1, 2007, p. 35.


		Writing the Critical Essay: Racism “This book is an intriguing way to teach students to be more effective, persuasive writers. … For libraries seeking to add to their writing collections, this title should be considered.”
		--Carol Jones Collins, School Library Journal, Sept 2006, p. 228.

		Compact Research: Nuclear Weapons and Security “Enthusiastically recommended for school and community library collections (and ideal supplements for home-schooling curriculums)… Informed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking … young readers will be able to consider, evaluate, and balance diverse perspectives.”
		--Children's Bookwatch, April 2007

		At Issue: How Should the United States Treat Prisoners in the War on Terror? “Opposing arguments on a topical and sensitive issue are clearly presented in this collection of essays … Giv[es] students room to form their own opinions.”
		--School Library Journal, April 2006.

		Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Gay Marriage [An] excellent resource that will provide students with much insight."
		School Library Journal, October 2006, p. S65.

		Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: The Death Penalty To simplify the enormous amount of information and opinion surrounding such a controversial topic, Friedman adds full-color photos, cartoons, fast facts, a few graphs, and thoughtful questions to the traditional "Opposing Viewpoints" format. … Librarians looking for simplified material or a how-to guide may want to purchase.”
		--Joanne K. Cecere, Monroe-Woodbury High School. Central Valley, NY School Library Journal, May 2006, p. 145.

		At Issue: What Motivates Suicide Bombers? “This book will leave readers with chilling thoughts to ponder.”
		--Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA School Library Journal, April 2005, p. 151