Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be,” and in Olivia Dives In by Melissa-Sue John and Olivia Lauren John, the title character must decide who she wants to be. Olivia Lauren is...

Queen Bea by Scott Evan Davis is a comical and educational picture book for children. One day, a bee called Bea wakes up to find herself surrounded by hundreds of other bees. She’s confused as they all shout, “It’s the new queen!” She couldn’t believe...

Cusp Born by Lorraine Hawley follows thirteen-year-old Abreel, raised in Callosum, a city that sorts children by Zodiac sign and elemental ability. Those who lack sponsors live as Forsaken under strict supervision. Abree is labeled Aries and expected to master fire, but her power behaves...

Goldie Bird by Patty Ihm is a coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small town of Charlotte, Illinois, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Goldie Martell as she navigates a transformative year marked by loss, love, and unexpected connections....

Deadpan by Harold Eppley offers readers a glimpse into the life of Jackson, a 12-year-old boy navigating the challenges of middle school, family dynamics, and living with Moebius Syndrome. Written in free verse, the story captures the raw emotions and experiences of a young boy...

We Are The Future: Proud, Kind, United is a wonderful educational book by C.M. Harris. If you want to know what it’s like to be truly included and belong, why not visit this school? Here, the children are kind, playing together nicely, and inviting everyone...

Kimberly Behre Kenna's Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances follows thirteen-year-old Lola after she gets caught stealing and is sent to stay with her reclusive uncle, Milo, for the summer. Milo lives in a rundown mansion filled with old secrets, puzzle doors, forbidden...

The Last-Place Legends by Kevin Treaccar follows eleven-year-old Rainer Thomas after moving from Georgia to Lakeland, Texas, leaving behind his championship-winning team. In a new town, he joins the Legends, a youth baseball team with uneven skills and uncertain chemistry. Striving to help the Legends...

James believes he has his hands full with navigating life as a fifth grader. His strategy involves regular conversations with the friendly bus driver, Ms Tammy, about how to avoid his archenemy, Dylan. When his older sister Laura falls ill and is diagnosed with leukemia,...

Just Like You by Tami L Ullom is an endearing children’s book about fatherhood and the bond shared between father and son. This lovely story paints a moving picture of this bond through the seasons. Told in rhyme, the story uses short sentences and simple...