Do you know what an affirmation is? Jaimie does – it’s her positive way of starting each day. In Amarie Jelly’s Jaimie’s Magical Words, young Jaimie starts her day with these affirmations: “I am smart, I am kind, and I am ready for a great...

Justin's Tea Party is a children's picture book by Karen Clark. Every Friday, Justin's sister Lily visits her friend Hannah's house to attend a tea party. Justin wants to go to the tea party too, only Hannah has told him that boys aren't allowed. So,...

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor is a children’s picture book with a very important message. Jane was having a fun morning until it was time to go to school. You see, Jane feels different and that she doesn't fit in....

Joan is a very creative young girl. She loves her art and all she wants to be is an artist. When the teacher assigns the class to research the reason their parents gave them their names, Joan is embarrassed and doesn’t know what to do....

In Joaquin Around The Office: A Doggy Adventure by Julie Dugan and Joaquin The Dog, Joaquin tells of his fun and exciting day at his mom's office. Joaquin is pronounced Wah-Keen. Joaquin spends most of his days taking naps and waiting for his mom to...

Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb is the story of Nick, an eleven-year-old obsessed with superheroes. Nick's parents want him to ace tests, be a star player, and make friends his age. Nick prefers to stay on his own and work on his creation, The...

Hop on board for an unexpected adventure with a little boy named Jimmy Pizzelli in Joe the Jinx by Caryn Doti Chavez. Summer has ended, and Jimmy Pizzelli has already made a new friend named Joe after his former best friend moved to Boston. Jimmy...

Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm by Kimberly Behre Kenna is the story of Jett, a traumatized sixth-grader who is tired of the noises inside and around her. She desperately seeks peace, but nothing seems to work out for this troubled girl. Her life takes...

Jubilee and the Stinky Fish by Alice V. Walters is an exemplary middle-grade story that masterfully explores many children's issues. When Jubilee’s family experiences a devastating tragedy, they are forced to make changes and leave their neighborhood. As Jubilee prepares to join Washington Middle School,...

Every family is unique and special, but not all are the same. Although the standard is one father and one mother, this dynamic is not always the case. This can make growing up with only one parent difficult for children. It's important to talk to...