Under the Same Sky by Leila Kirkconnell is a novel that weaves personal testimony, memory, and fiction to illuminate life in Gaza through the eyes of Emad, a young man whose experiences embody the daily struggle for dignity and survival. Written with unflinching honesty, the...

Double Trouble on the Comarca by Jane E. Ruth is a charming children's story that takes place in the vibrant rainforest of Panama. It’s about Maritza, a spunky ten-year-old Ngäbe girl, and her pet iguana, Yimy. Her heart tells her that the only way to...

Terrance McPhee and the Toy Eating Tree by Kathleen MacInnis Kichline is a well-written book that aims to teach children to appreciate the value of positive friendships. At the top of a hill, Terrance McPhee releases his paper airplane TMP-3 to soar, but it gets...

Andrea Beck’s Below the Surface is a young adult novel that examines the challenges of fitting into a new community, the burden of judgment, and the effects of tragedy. Set in the seemingly perfect town of Oak Park, the story follows Emily Libert, a sixteen-year-old...

When The Eagle Falls by Jonathan Flannery opens with a bombing at the German Reichstag during a World War I centenary ceremony, killing several world leaders and plunging nations into chaos. As neo-Nazi cells claim responsibility, George Strome, a Berlin-based physics professor, wrestles with a...

Climb the Mountain by David R. Beshears is a memoir that recounts a father’s determination to help his son recover after a life-changing medical crisis. Much of the book unfolds through emails as the family navigates the long, uncertain process of rehabilitation. David, once active...

A Brief Letter of Love and Grief to the Cat I’ve Lost by Michael Koehn is about the part of his life he shared with his beloved Snowflake. He talks about how the death of Snowflake altered his understanding of attachment and loss. Koehn traces...

Disenchanted with life at home and planning to escape from rural Pennsylvania, teenage Jack Rathmell thought that voluntourism presented the perfect solution. Visiting South Africa in 2014 seemed like a good idea. How the Rhino Lost His Horn: Cautionary Tales from Appalachia to Africa is...

Bond of the Brotherhood by J. David Dutch follows David through his teenage years in Mississauga, where he immerses himself in music, friendships, and suburban adventures. He bonds with Leo through Jehovah’s Witness gatherings, music sessions, and street hockey, then gravitates toward Danno, who introduces...

When the Moon Sleeps, Do You Think He Dreams? by David Klochko follows a child's curious thoughts about what the moon does after finishing his job for the night. As the sun rises, the moon settles in for some rest and slips into a dream...

A Blog for the Heart by Luis Ammerman is a quiet coming-of-age romance set against the vibrant chaos of New York City. It begins with the main character, Trina, a resilient college student, living with her aunt, who’s trying to figure out financial struggles and...

In Nora and the Lighthouse by Robin Murphy, five-year-old Nora is excited to be going on a sleepover at her Nan and Grandpa’s condo. Adding to her anticipation is her wish to climb to the top of the Concord Point Lighthouse and look over the...

Katelynn Osterhoff’s In the Shadows of Suffering is a raw, powerful collection of poems that reveals the truths of trauma, abuse, mental illness, and survival. Written in honest language, the work captures both moments of quiet despair and the chaotic storms that define the author’s...

Whispers on the Mountain by Amanda Lamb is a mystery that takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When Pamela Stevens, a respected attorney and endurance runner, vanishes during a morning jog on the treacherous Deadman’s Pass, the peaceful Ridgeway Resort descends into unease. Celia...

Master The Art of Letting Go of Emotional Pain and Toxic Relationships by Jerome Puryear, MD, is a self-help book that teaches how we can let go of anxiety, emotional pain, and toxic relationships and learn to love and choose ourselves first, no matter...

Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs by Devapreya Selvaraj is a picture book that blends mystery, teamwork, and problem-solving for young readers. The story opens with seven Rainbow Frogs sitting on their lily pads, each watching over their seven eggs alongside friends Stork, Bunny, Duck,...

Then Came the Summer Snow by Trisha T. Pritikin is a compelling work of historical fiction that takes readers back to the 1950s in the atomic town of Richland, Washington. The novel skillfully weaves the personal struggles of Edith Higginbothem and her family with the...

Sadie and Moose on the Loose by Mignon Morse is a charming picture book that captures the joy of friendship and adventure through the playful escapades of two lovable dogs, Sadie and Moose. The story begins in a small town where Sadie, with her...

J.M. Barrie once said, “All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust,” and in Scarlett & the Fairy Magic by Cindy Draughon, young readers are invited to believe in just that. Tucked deep in the woods is a fairy village, where...

For some children, it can be difficult to approach others and make new friends. This may be due to nerves or because they are going through a difficult situation. That is why children need to learn to be empathetic and kind to each other. Pickles...