“Hundreds of students raised their hands excitedly when I asked them if I should purchased the Bumble Brothers books for our library. I have had dozens of students in the past two weeks tell me independently they really look forward to my purchasing this graphic novel series.” — NISD/Locke Hill Elementary, 2025
“The visit was great! So many teachers came up to me after and spoke of how their kids made connections and are excited to write now.” — Tracey Wong, SLMS, PS54, Bronx, NY
“We loved your books and your visit!!!” — Bethany Hatheway, Classroom Teacher, Brooklyn, NY
“I would absolutely recommend booking Steve Metzger to visit your school! I can’t tell you how many students and teachers came up to me the next day to tell me how wonderful he was.” — Monica Rosario, ESL Teacher, PS 29, College Point, NY
“The information you provided during your keynote address is making a difference in the lives of Missouri’s young children and their families.” — Gretchen Berhorst: Supervisor, Missouri Conference on the Young Years
“Thank you for enhancing shared literacy and the love for reading and writing to children. The kids were overjoyed about meeting an author.” — Tova Markowitz, Reading Specialist, Lido Elementary School, Long Beach, NY
“The Way I Act is a children’s guide to understanding how their actions express who they are. Some qualities that are described and encouraged in actions are being friendly, brave, considerate, curious, imaginative, active, capable, and many more. Zany, brilliantly colored illustrations swoop off each page to bring The Way I Act to full vibrancy. A Note to Parents at the end fives helpful suggestions for ways to use the book to help teach children to develop desired qualities and good judgment. The Way I Act is sure to please both parents and children, with its imaginative invitation to act in positive, helpful, creative ways.” — Midwest Book Review
“The madcap mystery will keep children — and adults — intrigued with tiny tips that point the detective and readers in the right direction.” — School Library Journal, Starred Review
“… Princess Kitty’s interpretation of events offers an ironic counterpoint that will have read-aloud audiences giggling as they follow along. Cat lovers will recognize Princess Kitty’s sense of royal entitlement and find her charms irresistible.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Part folk story, part social history, this offers the character development and gently illustrated plot points of a storybook scaffolded by benchmark historical events. Lincoln is a perennially favorite historical figure, and this book reminds readers of the humble and friendly persona that was his hallmark.” — Booklist
“We are amazed at Steve Metzger’s new chapter book, Toto’s Story. It’s so much fun to hear Toto’s side of the story!” — Dawn Gallis, Education Coordinator, JCC of Staten Island