Junior Library Guild Selection, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, Winner, 2018

Jefferson Cup Honor Book, Winner, 2018

Cybils Finalist, Nominated, 2018

Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Winner, 2018

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids, Winner, 2017

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books, Winner, 2017

VOYA Nonfiction Honor List, Winner, 2017

Eureka! Honor Award, Winner, 2014

Eureka! Gold Award, 2013

Kansas National Education Association (NEA) Reading Circle, 2013

Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Young Adult Top 40 Nonfiction Title, 2011