"Gavin, Jamila." In Something about the Author, vol. 125. Detroit: Gale, 2001. This entry presents a short overview of the author's life, including critical reception of her children's books.

Oravec, Kristen. Review of Coram Boy. School Library Journal (November 2001): 154. In her positive review of the book, Oravec claims that Gavin "skillfully weaves the various [plot] threads together, and the characters are well drawn."

Review of Coram Boy. Kirkus Reviews (September 2001): 1358. Offers a favorable assessment of the novel, recommending the book to fans of historical fiction.