As the saying goes, the grass on the other side of the fence always looks greener. But is it? For this sad, frustrated, even scared little boy, life away from home has to be better than at home. His parents fight, his sister pesters him,...

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key concepts for all ages to embrace. A to Z of Mini Muslims by Mariam Latifi is a perfect choice to introduce young children to Islam. Each letter of the alphabet highlights something special about Islam. Some of the words...

Morris by Art Isaacs is a family saga that transcends the generation of its origins and weaves through the tightly knit, multicolored tapestry of family. The book is written in a series of first-person narratives and, while intended to reflect continuity in a family journal,...

Are you brave? Can you do anything you set your heart to do? Even when you’re awake and the others are teasing and bullying you? Nino is a platypus and he wants to believe he’s the bravest in Animalandia. Well, he is in his dreams....

There’s nothing prettier than a colorful rainbow after a storm. But when a wicked witch flies into the rainbow and breaks her nose, her anger takes away the beauty, one color at a time. Sabrina doesn’t want to lose all the colors. She has a...

Brian J. Bassett loves Africa and wildlife. He shares his love in Blood, Sweat, and Fears. Brian’s wife, Sue, shares his passion and adds her love of photography. This book gets readers so close to wild animals that it might have an alternative title of...

There is a special, unique bond that exists between a father and his daughter. It’s not quite the same as between a father and son, because daughters look up to their fathers in a different way; they see them as superheroes, someone who will be...

Book of 5 by Richard T is a collection of 5 stories, all very different. In The Park, we meet otherworldly monks in a monastery. It's transition day, and the new influx of monks is arriving. But then disaster strikes as an Android built by...

Don’t you just love a good story that suggests a ‘once upon a time’ plot? Imagine a dragon and an evil knight who sets out to destroy all that is good in the land. The good consists of a king and his daughter, as well...

At Trails End: Homecoming by John Strother tells the story of four unlucky sophomore boys who attend Trails End’s high school. Unfortunately, in their first days, each boy has a fateful encounter with Assistant Coach Anders, earning themselves their respective monikers: Ink, Dusty, Smoke, and...

In A Mother's Journey: A Story About How We Became a Family by Kimberley Hall, we have a new mother writing to her child about the struggle she had to bring the child into the world. She wanted a baby so badly, but year after...

In With Full Malice: A Deadly Vigilante Crime Novel of Twisted Justice by Brenda Hill, Maddy has been traumatized by her past for as long as she can remember. The brutal loss of her parents continued to haunt her every waking moment. Her grandmother Ella...

Written by Holly DiBella-McCarthy and illustrated by Pradyut Chatterjee, the children's counting book Dilly Duck Plays All Day takes readers on a day in the life of a pond duck named Dilly. Dilly finds herself on the edge of a lake alone and bored, and...

Misfit’s Magic: The Last Halloween is a work of fiction in the fantasy subgenre and serves as the opening installment of the Misfit’s Magic series. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author Fred Gracely. The book follows a young boy...

Gravity of Deceit: An Elemental Magic Rivalry by L. Scott Clark is the third book in the Sorcerer's Guide series. Jet's sophomore year began with him having little knowledge of magic and now that his journey continues, he returns to his beloved school where he...

Klippe the Viking (Little Viking) by Bjorn Fyrre is a moving and inspirational children’s picture book about learning to love yourself and not be afraid to try new things. Klippe is a young Viking who feels out of place in her village. She’s struggling in...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero is a children's picture book by Mickey Carolan. Here, we meet Sky. He is a boy from a small town in Michigan who won't let being deaf stop him from doing what he loves most. So every day after...

In Aftershock by Alex Croft, a former FBI hostage negotiator named McKenna Davis starts afresh at a private security firm, SPNI, in Savannah, following personal and professional upheavals. Surprisingly, she encounters a past fling, FBI Agent Blake Anderson, and takes on his family as clients....

Two Japanese ladies make their way through the city streets in the evening. Miyu and Kana are working-class ladies who have developed a relationship that is as much a sisterly affair as it is professional. Tonight Kana decides to let her mentor in on her...