“Readers should readily respond to Jessie’s mission of self-improvement.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Jessi is an engaging protagonist, and learning more about girls and women in comics is a welcome contribution to the genre.” — School Library Journal

“Pearn’s commercial comics illustration style, with wide-eyed characters and plenty of motion, is perfectly suited to the subject matter, which … will appeal to hardcore superhero fans normally leery of any reading material that isn’t segmented into panels.” — Quill & Quire

“The interviews are compelling … the science is appealing … and the multiple approaches give this multiple audiences. Comic book fans, science geeks, history buffs, and fans of realistic fiction may all find a piece of this to enjoy, and Jessie’s cheerful narration is enjoyable throughout.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“We need positive influences for girls. Super proud to be a part of Project Superhero, providing exactly this.” — Olympian Clara Hughes

“It contains a ‘feel good’ message that reinforces the reality that superheroes are for everyone.” — Newsorama.com

“Project Superhero is a faux diary fiction/non-fiction hybrid about comic book superheroes, but without any comics … Intrigued? You should be … The illustrations throughout are wonderful and full of life and fun.” — Canadian Children's Book News

“An enjoyable journey where Jessie must confront her own fears and insecurities while discovering what makes regular people heroes … Lively and detailed black and white illustrations by Kris Pearn are abundantly woven throughout, greatly complementing the action.” — Winnipeg Public Library

“In Project Superhero, E. Paul Zehr and Kris Pearn combine science facts, lively illustrations, and comic-book trivia to tell the story of a young girl who discovers her own super talents.” — 49th Shelf, Most Anticipated Fall 2014 Kids' Books

“While it’s sad that there are so few resources to celebrate science (and superheroes!) for this specific audience, Project Superhero a great story and an even better girl character as the protagonist, making Project Superhero worth the wait. It’s so good, I went out and bought a copy for every young girl on my Christmas list this year. And my son will be reading it too.” — GeekDad