Adams, Laura. Review of Gold Dust. Horn Book (November 2000): 758. This favorable review of Gold Dust notes that, while Richard may not always understand what Napoleon is talking about, readers will comprehend Lynch's efforts to alert individuals to "the far-reaching effects of unconscious racism."

Carton, Debbie. Review of Gold Dust. Booklist (September 1, 2000): 116. While Carton admits that Gold Dust "is a wonderful baseball book," she goes on to claim that "it's the awkward, intense friendship that drives the story."

"Lynch, Chris." In Authors and Artists for Young Adults, vol. 19. Detroit: Gale, 1996.

This is an in-depth discussion of Lynch's life and critical reaction to his works.

Includes an interview with the author.

McCullough, Michael. Review of Gold Dust.

School Library Journal (October 2000): 194.

McCullough praises Lynch's effort, saying Gold Dust "contains some of the best sports writing readers will ever find in a YA novel."