In J.E. Rogers’ The Last Ayer, the reader is transported to Sunderland, a once-thriving land now suffering under the oppressive rule of the Perentie, Jago. The book follows Keera, a young numbat living in a hidden oasis, who discovers she is the last of the...

North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel set in 1973, following fourth-grader Jess Jezowski as she struggles to express the boyish part of her identity that others seem determined to ignore. When she receives yet another girly Christmas gift from...

Me and the Missouri Moon by Nancy Stewart follows Scarlet Burnes, who is caught in a moral dilemma after her father hits a cyclist named Malcolm with their car and leaves the scene. Fearing the consequences due to his criminal past, Scarlet's father pressures her...

Sharing Baba’s Love by Frank Spradley is an inspiring story centered on Ayinde, a young boy growing up in a less-privileged urban neighborhood with his parents and three sisters. Despite facing challenges, Ayinde’s father, whom he affectionately called "Baba", worked tirelessly to provide a better...

In Nancy Kunhardt Lodge's Princess Fusspot's Plan, explorers who called themselves Fusspots left a legacy of seriousness and cleanliness in well-defined rules. In their land full of straight lines, six-year-old Princess Francesca Fusspot finds a forbidden magical tower, altering the course of her life. The...

Strong Girls Travel: AJ's Steps at Great Smoky Mountains is a children’s storybook written by Amy Friedl, with illustrations by Drew Clark. The story follows AJ, a young girl filled with anticipation and excitement as she embarks on a spring break adventure with her dad...

Ten-year-old Benjamin Zither believes that he and his basset hound, Blue, are detectives. After all, they figured out the riddle of Benjamin's unknown dad. What better way to show off his investigative and detective skills than to solve the mystery of the bully? Benjamin’s best...

When Will I Ever Learn, written by Lynn Marceau and illustrated by Agostina Manzone, is an amusing poetry book written for children as a guide for the multifaceted journey of life. The book is divided into different chapters, all written from the perspective of children....

Bigfoot Is a Jerk by Julie Ditchburn Patton is a middle-grade paranormal adventure set in southern Ohio. It tells the story of Zander, a twelve-year-old boy who, after being bullied repeatedly as the new kid, has decided not to make friends. His mother thinks making...

Zoey Lyndon’s Crush Chronicles by Micheal Anderson is a heartwarming story that follows Zoey, a fifth grader with amazing friends. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Zoey and her best friend, Tommi, are both eager to be noticed. However, a hurtful comment from a classmate leaves Zoey...