Katya Dunko was born in Ukraine. Her parents were very young and often fought. Her mother was an alcoholic and soon separated from Katya’s father. Her mother met another man through a dating site, and they moved to Alaska in the USA. This marriage also...

In Black and White: 20 Years to Life by Theresa Granville provides a gripping and deep account of her journey as a Black correctional professional navigating the complexities of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Granville's story covers her career, from her early days as a...

Joan Brooks Baker’s In the Swampyland is a collection of personal stories tracing her moments of discovery across childhood and adulthood. In The Burrito, eleven-year-old Joan defies her father’s warning and ventures to buy food from a nearby bodega, where a frightening encounter with local...

Neil Gonsalves’ I'm Not Your Token: Unapologetic Clarity in Divided Times is a collection of his original essays that examine modern political, social, and economic polarization. Among the essays are My Profound Fortnight in Moscow, where Gonsalves shares a 1994 trip to Russia, describing...

Improvising in Italian by Jennifer Artley is a memoir that documents Artley's move from New Jersey to Modena, Italy, motivated by her husband Michael’s business opportunities. Artley's daughter struggles to adjust and eventually leaves Italy after a few months. Michael, whose family history includes multiple...

If You Say So by Michelle Herman reflects on the author's personal and communal experiences shaped by art, caregiving, and memory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Herman was part of a community dance project, using ballet for structure and inner balance. She recalls formative life stages:...

Impact Parenting by Rachel Gunn is helpful for parents and caregivers of children in maintaining how parents’ rules work at home. “As parents, we are the experts on our children, and we should also seek wisdom and insight from those in our trusted circle” is...

Internationally Known, Locally Disrespected by Eddie Doyle is an absorbing collection of true stories from the front seat of an Uber. It provides a gritty, humorous, and sometimes raw look at the range of human experiences through the eyes of a Philadelphia-based driver. Doyle’s narrative...

If Not for the Love of Others: An Autobiography of Abuse, Survival, and Salvation by Antaeus is a raw and deeply personal account of overcoming adversity through strength and the transformative power of love. This book explores the harsh realities of a life marked by...

The 1960s saw profound social and political change, particularly in the United States of America. It was in this world that Helen Miller spent her formative years as a young black woman at a time when the civil rights movement and black consciousness were making...