Ernest Shackleton's Impossible Ice Journey by Ciara O’Neal is a child-friendly account of the events of Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition aboard the Endurance. O'Neal teaches readers that the ship became trapped in pack ice and was crushed in 1915, leaving the crew stranded with limited...

Georgie Karras and the Niddle of Nern by Kate Mathos introduces us to a world where magic and mourning intertwine. In this middle-grade fantasy, a young girl struggling with grief finds herself drawn into the magical Kingdom of Nern, a vibrant realm threatened by encroaching...

Lunch with a Blue Kitty by Scarlett Montana combines lyrical storytelling with a message about companionship, kindness, and the unexpected encounters that can change our lives. Set in a sunlit café on a warm spring day, the story is told from the perspective of a...

Do you remember what being seven was like? In Dan Wafford's Being Seven Stinks, he provides a reminder for those of us who are a little bit older than seven. Martin is a blond-haired, blue-eyed seven-year-old. After introducing himself, he states that being seven stinks....

Try, Try Again: Julie's Bicycling Adventure by Julie Williams follows Julie, who is frustrated after her father removes the training wheels from her bike. She falls off during her first attempt and declares that she can’t do anything right, feeling discouraged. Her sister Kathy encourages...

In Thomas and the Butterfly, written by Jessica Azenberg and illustrated by Li Liu, Thomas the kitten lives with his mother and grandmother. One autumn morning, Thomas invites his grandmother to play, but she is too ill and must rest. Later, his mother takes her...

A Grand Fairytale by Safiyyah Ar-Raheem relates the journey of Princess Nevaeh of Dagda, Prince Loubens of Cailleach, Princess Emma of Danu, Princess Kehlani of Alator, Prince Deitrich of Nuada, Prince Dai’Lyn of Branwen, and Princess Cartier of Morrigan to Castle Eisen in Olorun for...

A Gift of Life by Rachelle Burk is a heartwarming and educational picture book about organ and tissue donation. The story revolves around Sam, Noah's loving and caring father. Sam's generous spirit brings smiles to those around him. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes, and the doctors inform...

The Stained Envelope: A Journey of Hope and Purpose by Aurelie Lien takes young readers on an exciting journey from the perspective of a special envelope. Flekk is excited for the adventure ahead when he finds himself selected for an important mission. But as time...

Diary of My Dreams by Dr Hazem Nassar is 37 pages long and a mile deep. On the surface, it looks like a children’s picture book, but once you begin reading, you realize it is much, much more. The boy in this book is a...