“Sal Miller’s sense of self is shaken just before the start of first grade. . . . Henkes’ graceful, easy prose, sharp insights, and impressive ability to convey the way children think shine here. He invites readers to empathize with Sal, feeling her disappointment and annoyance with a world that doesn’t always understand her as well as the satisfaction with small victories that bring her back to herself. . . . A delightful, understated triumph.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing. . . . An engaging, perceptive early chapter book.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Sal Miller is six. Her life is changing so much. . . . Henkes again navigates the vicissitudes of his young protagonist’s life with warmth, humor, and utmost respect. . . . With gentle support from parents and teachers, Sal comes to understand that her life might change, but she is still Sal.” — Horn Book (starred review)
"Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, Still Sal is not to be missed." — BookPage (starred review)
“The drama and emotion of being a six-year-old are captured beautifully in Henkes’s pitch-perfect continuation of the “Miller Family” series. . . . Henkes’s tender treatment of his characters shines here, and kids will deeply relate to Sal’s struggles and successes. A joy to read for all ages.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
