Horace in Space by Mary L Schmidt is a fun picture book about dreaming big. Horace the pig has big dreams – he wants to get on a rocket or spaceship and head to space. By day, he plays with his toy rockets, and by...

The Magical Red Kimono by Jan Morrill is a thoughtful children's picture book about the beautiful friendship of two young girls from two different cultures. Sachi and her best friend, Jubie, enjoy spending time together. While sitting under a big oak tree that grew outside...

“I don’t think about what I should be doing because I don’t know what I want to do or what’s keeping me from doing it.” Last Call at Smokey Row, a captivating novel by Pat Camalliere, beautifully portrays a slice of life from a recently...

In an evolving business world, the need for inclusivity is becoming more apparent and is no longer an option. It is a strategic necessity that goes far deeper than political correctness. The Inclusive Leader: Embracing Diversity for Organizational Excellence by Mustafa Nejem points out that...

The Authentic Leader: Leading with Purpose and Passion by Mustafa A. Nejem is an exploration of leadership rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and human connection. Nejem's candid reflections on his journey, from overcoming self-doubt and impostor syndrome to navigating systemic challenges, offer readers a relatable and...

Ava's Fabulous Hair Journey is a heartwarming children's picture book written by D. M. Tyson, with illustrations by Robaisha Jabbar. It tells the story of Ava, a young girl who is excited about an upcoming week filled with new hairstyles. Her mother has just told...

Rom-com lovers are in for a treat with Leah Brewer's Love Inn: The View. Clara Sharp was happily looking forward to getting married until she caught her fiancé cheating on her with one of his employees. When her best friend sets her up on a...

The Final Shelter is a dystopian mystery by Rob Ramos. The world order has collapsed. Cities are overpopulated, power cuts have become normal, riots are common, and citizens live amid poverty and squalor, barring a privileged few who live in protected areas. Phoebe Jones, a...

The Green Wave: Embracing Renewable Energy in Maritime Shipping by Mustafa Nejem argues the importance of the maritime industry’s transition away from fossil fuel dependence toward cleaner, renewable energy. Nejem talks about the sector’s environmental footprint and the regulatory, technological, and financial factors shaping its...

Before highways and motels, there were wagons and campfires, and for one determined young bride, that meant seeing new land and building a new future. Rodantha’s Road by Joyce Stotts begins in 1856 with 18-year-old Rodantha and her new Welsh husband, William, leaving Virginia for...

Following a spiritual path can be a source of great strength in a crisis. This was certainly the case with Anne Jeppesen. She shares her story in When Life Came Knocking. Shortly before Christmas in 2021, the author was diagnosed with cancer, a disease that...

Judy the Service Dog by Sallie Dawkins is a touching and informative children’s book that introduces young readers to service animals through a determined puppy named Judy. From her earliest days, Judy shows promise, and her path is set toward becoming a fully trained service...

Where You Are Really From by Dr. Rolade Berthier leans into how a seemingly simple question about where someone is “really” from is problematic in many ways. Berthier talks about how that question has followed her through routine life in places like Thionville, on public...

I wonder if you have ever read a book like The Ships We Sail by Janet Helen Fix. These are 'Modern Fables for the Unfinished Soul.' Twelve short tales featuring an animal or thing remind us, rather than tell us, what we already know. A...

Children absolutely love surprises, and a certain young pig is no exception. Welcome Baby Wigglet! by A.M. Berkowitz begins with young Gigglet playing in her backyard. Then her parents come outside and tell her that they have a big surprise for her. At first, she...

Thirty-year-old Andie Marks, a reserved public school teacher in Seattle, had had enough of her abusive husband, Dylan Marks. He had hit her again, and she knew this would not be the last time. Hellbent on freeing herself from this toxic union, Andie flees to...

Have you ever tried a new food and wanted to eat it over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to a young mermaid in Malaya the Mermaid and Her Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches by Benilda Salvador. Malaya is a cheerful mermaid whose smile...

Dog + Girl by Maria Murillo is a warm picture book that celebrates the timeless friendship between people and their dogs, but in this case, a pup and her girl companion, Loops. Readers are introduced to the fuzzy Montana pup, Sascha, on the very first...

In The Lonely Little Chair by Sasha Sentz, a simple wooden chair lives in a warm old house on Maple Lane. Once cherished for holding books and crayons, it now sits dusty and neglected, sadly gazing out the window as the world goes by. It...

Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat by Carole Coplan explores friendship, adventure, and the discovery of one's true place in the world. The story follows two very different cats—Ricky, a proud and sleek Abyssinian city cat, and Orangey, a scrappy, wild barn cat with...