How cool would it be to have a book on financial literacy written by a mother and two sons for other kids to learn about managing money? Very cool if you read Kidding Around With Cash by Marja Starcevic, David Constantin Negoita, and Denis Gabriel...

“What would you get if you crossed a ghost and an elephant?” And, how about this one: “Why did the computer go to see a doctor?” Please don’t ask me; I’m not very good at word puzzles. However, completing this exercise and solving the puzzle...

My Soul to Keep by Lynette M. Burrows is a hard-hitting dystopian story set in a very different version of America to the place it was in 1961. This is a world where cruel leaders force everyone to follow strict rules and punish those who...

Mitch had not wanted any part of it, nor had he asked for it, but he had been dragged into a war between two ancient cosmic races, the Dydals and the Zins. The Zins had planned to open the Gate, a portal that would unleash...

In Emerald Key by Universal Consciousness, a trio of explorers uncovers a mysterious pyramid in the desert that leads them to Atlantis. There, they undergo trials and receive wisdom from the Seven Lords, learning that they're key to guiding humanity through spiritual awakening. After facing...

Field of Schemes is the sixth book in The Deadball Files series by J.B. Manheim. A thrilling mix of baseball history, politics, and investigative mystery, this book really wraps up the series in style. Detective Adam Wallace finds himself pulled into two cases that seem...

The Pale Flesh of Wood by Elizabeth A. Tucker is a beautifully written family saga that spans multiple years and explores the long-lasting effects of a decision made by Charles, a patriarch. It began when Charles returned home from the war a changed man, with...

James Lamar and the Empty Jar by Haley Argyle is a heartwarming story about using one's imagination to make friends. It follows James Lamar, a young boy who struggles to interact with his classmates during recess. When he gets home, his mother notices his sad...

Kate Scharff's We Need to Talk About Divorce is a child-friendly guide that covers the different aspects of divorce for children and parents undergoing this emotional and transformative life experience. This book is tailored to help families (especially children ages 10 and above) understand their...

A Week and a Day by Hal Adkins is an intriguing time travel narrative that explores time, memory, love, and identity through the surreal journey of David Hamilton, a World War II fighter pilot who wakes up in a different time with no memory of...

Bookley the Book-Loving Ghost is a delightful children’s picture book by Lindsay Gizicki with illustrations by Eleonora Petrova. Bookley is a charming little ghost who spends his time sharing his love of books with everyone, especially children. Floating quietly around a whimsical library, Bookley carefully...

Sandra Gunn, a former educator in the public school system, received a grant to develop and teach an innovative humanities course for high school students. Upon the successful completion of this program, she left public education and joined the Council of the Great City Schools...

Detective Shevaughn Robinson had a lot of obstacles to overcome. She was not only a woman, a black woman, but she was also working in a “man’s world”. She has a new partner, a new case, and a new man in her life. There was...

I was hooked from the moment I read the Prologue of Just a Common Lady. Karen Pirnot knows who she is and she is proud of it. She does not have to put on airs and pretend to be one of the elite. Pirnot cares...

Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Award WinnerEvery time I pick up my grandchildren they ask for a Buddy story. Buddy is our German shepherd. It is a long drive home. When they were toddlers, they would get bored so I began telling them stories about Buddy....

Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Award Winner"A Colorful Day" by Karen Hutchins Pirnot is a delightful book for young children. Each page rhymes and has a corresponding picture. Purple cows, turquoise horses and a bright red dolphin are among the animals that adorn this book. Taryn...

Pookie was different. She was a blue penguin and all of her friends were black penguins. Her mother tried to explain to her that she was a special penguin but Pookie just felt different. Some of the other penguins teased her. Pookie felt like she...

Khaya Dawn Klanot clearly expresses the definition of a real friend in her poem "A True Friend". In "A Rainbow of Moods", the author expresses the emotions and moods that she associates with colors. Parents will appreciate the words in "A Very Busy Family". "My...

One summer day, during the excitement of a baseball game, there was an accident, lives were changed forever. Peter Michael Henderson hit the ball and slid into first base. The second baseman and pitcher collided. One of them fell on Peter’s head and severed his...

Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Award WinnerGina Hutchins Inman is a German-American citizen. In her desire to give to those less fortunate than herself, she traveled to Owamboland, Namibia, Africa where she spent 8 weeks with the children of the Twaahililwa School. She enjoyed the simplicity...