A Bilagáana Boy Among the Navajo by Jay Jones is an unusual and interesting chronicle of a young boy who finds himself living on a Navajo Reservation in the 1960s, a white kid somewhat lost in a sea of Native American children. Jay was just...

Chasing Spirits by Maya Logan Eileraas tells the story of Maya Logan, a teenager struggling with mental health issues, identity, and toxic relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maya, an artist and writer, disappears from home at age fourteen and dies by suicide six months later....

Financial literacy seems to be woefully ignored by a large section of the general populace. Karen L. Cumming is a veteran broadcast journalist, secondary school teacher, and freelance writer. The author has realized that before she fulfills her dream of traveling to Mars, she must...

In the self-help guide Mom, Help Me! by Nevriye A. Yesil, the author addresses the impact of adolescent drug use, noting early initiation, brain disruption, and the risks of psychiatric disorders and overdose deaths. She outlines addiction stages and tells readers that adolescent drug use...

London Baby Wildlife by Lande Jewels is a pocket-sized book chock-full of nature observations, each in a one-page poem. From heron to hedgehog, Lande Jewels has created little gems of wisdom for families to enjoy. Though not particularly rhyming, the poems have a melodic quality....

I Will Be the Woman He Loved: Learning to Live Again on the Thames Path by Tania Romanov is a deeply personal memoir about loss, love, and identity. Tania Romanov, once a pioneering tech CEO, embarks on a two-week walk along England's Thames Path following...

In this illuminating book, Paula Kerman presents the life stories of 20 brave women who changed the course of history with their actions, standing in defiance against injustice, cruelty, and inequality. Hooligans, Rebels, and Rabble-Rousers contains inspiring true stories and beautifully drawn portraits of women...

Heidi Yewman's brave and intensely personal memoir Dumb Girl describes how she was abused as a youngster and how these events influenced her to become a well-known gun control activist. She takes readers on a tumultuous journey that starts with the abuse she experienced at...

Maegen Lara’s Life Skills for Teens Toolkit is an empowering guide for teens in developing essential life skills. The book covers many topics, from mastering a growth mindset and emotional intelligence to navigating financial literacy, cyber safety, and building healthy relationships. Lara uses a friendly...

Patricia A. Houchin's The CHAIN Links Program for Young Women and Girls with Anxiety: Stronger Together is a thoughtfully crafted program that offers a practical, peer-to-peer approach to mental well-being. Drawing on her experience as a counselor, Houchin recognizes the critical role that adolescence plays...