Growing up is not easy, but things get a little better when you have the right people to inspire you. The childhood of Clarence, an African-American boy and the protagonist of A Colored Child's Belly by Lakella L. Davenport, is not as carefree as that...

Popper and Friends: Popper Finds a New Home by IL Ritchie is a 32-page illustrated children’s story about Popper, a woodpecker who leaves home in search of his own. He’s grown too big for his bed, and now it’s time to get out into the...

As the saying goes, the grass on the other side of the fence always looks greener. But is it? For this sad, frustrated, even scared little boy, life away from home has to be better than at home. His parents fight, his sister pesters him,...

Patience was a little girl who always moved too fast. At the beginning of this delightful children’s book, she had a leg cast due to a bicycle accident. Before her ninth birthday, she was impatient, wanting to see what her mother was planning for her...

The Big Gift, written by Derek Fisher, is an informative book for older children about using technology safely. The main character, Alicia, dreams of getting a tablet for her birthday. All her friends have one, and she is eager to join in on the fun...

Sins of the Parents: A Shady Corners Tale by K.C. Sprayberry is an absolutely delightful coming-of-age novel set in the small Georgian town of Shady Corners. Luci and Skye are cousins, who remarkably look like twins and were born on the same day. They have...

In Victory's Arrow by Cole Regitz and Sarah Regitz, as a child, Victory begins to develop her archery skills under the tutelage of her kind-hearted father, Mr. Whittington, a charitable soul who endeavors to assist neighboring villages. Victory picks up on her father's selfless, giving...

Max Odor Does Not Stink is a joyful and youthful story written by Greg Trine. As he embarks on his journey through the first year at Robert Frost Junior High, Max Odor (pronounced Odder) has some huge shoes to fill. Not only does his older...

Logan’s Loving Locks is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Stacy Einfalt. The story starts with Kaylee, who was diagnosed with alopecia. By the time she had to go to school, awkward bald patches had appeared on her head, making her feel extremely...

Hole In the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff is a wonderfully unique coming-of-age story. Twelve-year-old Lizza Crapo is an animal lover, whose father has just started a taxidermy business. Lizza is not too happy about seeing all the stuffed dead creatures in her dad's shop and...