There are many alphabet books available, but Maxine Rose Schur’s rollicking rhyming book, Pigs Dancing Jigs, rises to the top of the list. Each letter of the alphabet showcases an animal, some familiar like foxes and kittens, some unusual like quetzals and zorils. The rhyme...

In the kingdom of Wisland, everyone waits in anticipation of the next word that will come forth from the lips of the Word Dancer. This mysterious shaman comes to the kingdom from time to time and dances his way into the king's court, finishing his...

Maxine Rose Schur’s fascinating travelogue, Places in Time: Reflections on a Journey, includes humorous accounts of her experiences in Mexico, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Growing up in San Francisco close to the ocean made Schur want to explore beyond her homeland and travel...

Star Brother by Maxine Rose Schur is an emotionally driven story that follows Jason, a smart boy raised in the foster care system who does not want any attachments. He has no friends in school except Melanie, a lovely girl who is kind to him....