"STAR” SUCCESS: Star-Spangled received a starred review and "Best Of” mentions by Kirkus and Chicago Public Library.POPULAR HISTORY: Thanks to Hamilton's song "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down),” kids are already familiar with this key battle and its major players. UNIQUE IN THE MARKET: There are no other middle-grade nonfiction books about The Battle of Yorktown and its historical significance. CLASSROOM APPEAL: The American Revolution is oft-taught in school, and this focus on how one battle changed history offers an accessible entry-point. FRESH PERSPECTIVES: Differing viewpoints from enslaved Virginians; American, French, and British forces; and a large cast of secondary characters tell a balanced, nuanced story.