"Uplifting storyline, cheerful illustrations, delightful, empowering, inspiring."
--Dr. Nada Elia, co-editor of The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex
"Counting up the Olive Tree is a jamboree of colors and childhood exuberance rooted in the heart of Palestine. An infectious delight for young readers and parents alike."
--Remi Kanazi, is a Palestinian-American performance poet, writer and organizer
"Golbarg Bashi cleverly uses the game of football, that is unifying to the world, that is relatable and fun ... while still giving the readers an insight to the reality of what life is like in Palestine ... showcasing their bravery and their courage, to resist in ways that are peaceful and full of promise and hope."
--Joudie Kalla, author of Palestine on a Plate: Memories from My Mother's Kitchen
"Golbarg Bashi brilliantly and whimsically uses football ... Makes me wish I could have read it with my friends as a kid."
--Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Emmy-nominated journalist and producer