Craig Staufenberg's The Girl Who Came Back To Life is the story of a young girl who recently lost her parents. Twelve-year-old Sophie struggles to deal with the loss of her parents, who unexpectedly passed away, sending her to live with her distant grandmother, who...

Between ensuring her mother's late-night sleepwalking episodes don't end in tragedy and deciding whether she likes her colleague Judd enough to date him, Chumana Ironvein's days are hectic. It doesn't help that she lacks her father's support, as he has been absent since her parents'...

Harry by Jack Heape follows Sophie Martin, who attends Pine Lake Writers’ Camp where she meets Lucas Walker, who is deaf. Initially communicating through written notes, Sophie begins learning American Sign Language (ASL) from Lucas. After camp, she proposes to her parents that she train...

Summer at Cedar Point by Russell W. Ramsey and Angel Giacomo is a nostalgic coming-of-age story set in the 1930s along the shores of Lake Erie, in the now-iconic region of Cedar Point. At the heart of the story are three brothers—Roy, Bill, and Bob...

Some stories don’t shout—they hum softly until your heart can’t help but listen. Notes of Her Heart by Goutham Kool Monk is a love story about two people brought together through music. Rahul Arora is a gifted composer who has built some emotional walls around...

The Reluctant Bully (A Smoochie Family Story) by Gary Rivera is the sequel to The Lunch Money Treasure and continues the adventures of Lynn, a young girl affectionately known as Smoochie. The story picks up where the first book left off, but primarily focuses on...

The Incredible Bobbi Myers by Matt Heart is an electrifying tale that explores the fragility and beauty of life through the lens of a young woman given only thirty days to live. Heart masterfully crafts a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, taking readers...

This is a coming-of-age tale about an 18-year-old girl named Rindy, who has aged out of the foster care system and arrives in Tinlee Bay, California, with only a backpack filled with her entire life and the determination to start over. Facing life’s challenges, like...

High school is a time of self-discovery, filled with moments that are both spectacular and miserable. In Lucky Enough by K.A. Wesorick, readers will find a relatable journey through the eyes of Becky, an introverted dancer trying to find her way. She has a close...

A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl revolves around Luke, Celia, and Austin, three siblings who aren’t remotely keen on spending their summer vacation together during a family road trip. But when their vivacious grandmother—who may be nearing the end of her life—suggests they reenact...