"Herz presents a provocative and unique look at the lifecycle and benefits of smoke throughout the millennia. Lopez's multimedia artwork further illuminates the ethereal nature of smoke as it drifts and dances across the page."- John Rocco, author/illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book BLACKOUT
"A fascinating, refreshing, and beautifully atmospheric take on something often taken for granted. I'll never look at smoke the same way again!"- Matthew Cordell, author/illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book WOLF IN SNOW
"I Am Smoke is an absolutely beautiful book, where smoke is both poetry and science. Readers will rest, float, and dance along with smoke's quiet power across time and traditions. I have lingered over its pages more than once, and I'm sure young readers will, too."- Doreen Cronin, author of the Caldecott Honor and NY Times bestselling book CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE