In The Mirror by Fabian Ferguson is an impactful and educative children’s coming-of-age book that encourages imagination and a positive self-image. Two children marvel at what they see when they look into the mirror. They notice their beauty and the shine on their brows when...

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows by Heather Davis is a fun story about Jim, a farmhand whose ways of communicating are unorthodox, to say the least. A farmer is looking for help on his land, but this 17-year-old is the only applicant. So...

Precious Boy, No Matter What is written by Katie Didit and illustrated by Laird Atkins. This short story shows how important it is to remain culturally diverse and respectful, no matter what. Anyone can choose to be kind and understanding without being blinded by race,...

Carrie was pretty excited about returning to the summer camp she and her sister had enjoyed for several summers in a row. This year she was old enough to be a Junior Counselor. As well as learning some leadership skills, Carrie would continue to enjoy...

A coming of age visual poem, as the author Jonkers calls it himself, Be is a well crafted and beautifully illustrated poem that revolves around themes of identity, life, and essentially teaches us how to be human. The colorful approach by the author to an...

What I Like About You by Allia Zobel Nolan is a powerful book for children, young adults, parents, teachers, and everyone else. It focuses on the acceptance of everyone regardless of their race, creed, tongue, and tribe. Variety, they say, is the spice of life,...

Abbie Burgess: Courageous Kids (The Lighthouse Lamps Series) is a thoughtful book written by Wanda Kay Knight. It is inspired by the true story of the legendary Abbie Burgess. Once upon a time, Abbie lived with her parents and siblings at the Matinicus Rock Lighthouse....

The Age of Akra by Vacen Taylor is the first book in the Starchild series. The Prophecy of Seven Nations states that one child will bind them and bring peace once again. When a dangerous threat comes upon them, the prophecy falls into place and...

Momma May I Be Me? is a fantastic parent and child book written by Dr. Tamecca S. Rogers and Keith Ross. Illustrated by K-Shaniece M. Smith, it is visual and easy to read. This book is a creative work emphasizing the importance of mental independence....

Ned: Who Am I Really? by Kristin Gattens and Nicole Regan is a children’s illustrated story about Ned, a boy who one day hears a voice in the wind. It comes seemingly from within and without, asking him a very important question: who is he?...