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...

Once Upon a Fairy Tail by Greg McGoon is a delightful children's book that takes children on a whimsical adventure to a world where magic and fairy tales are real. The novel follows a curious puppy named Oliver, who accidentally ends up in the world...

Angels in the Sand by Lori Keating is a poignant story that follows Jessica, a ten-year-old girl grappling with the sudden loss of her father and the impending loss of her grandmother to cancer. Her mother is also struggling to cope with their family's tragedy,...

Anything Girl by Verita E Pax takes us into the world of Kat, a pink-loving, numbers-crunching little girl who is beginning to see the world open up to her as her dreams take root. As she dives deeper into her passions, she begins to think...

Career Day is a definitive moment for every student, as they think about their dreams and what career they would love to pursue one day. In She Went To School For Art by Gena Hyppolite, Tina, a young student, is faced with this challenge. Maybe...

Children’s books are incredibly powerful vehicles of social messaging. When a book is written for a younger audience, it not only has the opportunity to teach and create space for challenging conversations among children but for their parents and caretakers as well. In My...

“Saving happiness.” That’s what Lucinda does when she paints a picture. But when friends Emma, Scarlett, Mary Ann, and Martin first see Lucinda, she’s anything but an artist. In Claire Pence’s The Bag Lady and the Frog Prince, the four friends meet Lucinda as a...

Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinking. In A Dinosaur for Washington: The True Story of Suciasaurus by Kelly Milner Halls, young readers...

Scarecrow Finds A Heart is an engaging picture book about a group of friends who become victims of rumor-mongering. Written by Sydney Roubian and Papa Dave and illustrated by Auntie Erika, the book follows a group of friends belonging to the community of the porch...