Five Ordinary Teens and the Monarchs of the Ten Dimensions is penned by author Andrew Dewey in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres for middle-grade and young-adult audiences. The plot follows Matt, Adam, Liz, Jess, and Carl, who lead typical lives until they encounter Quintal,...

Most people have their first brush with love in their teens. As a teenager, having your first crush or being in love feels new and exciting, while heartbreak is difficult to navigate. POV: A Breakup is a poetry collection that touches upon the various facets...

Surviving Southwood Avenue is a fictional biography that starts in 1920s Ohio. Clara is an “independent, fierce, quick-witted” and beautiful woman. Even though she is obsessed with her first love, Richard, Clara ends up marrying Frank. Their seemingly stable life is disrupted when Clara rekindles...

Who Are We, Really? by Nielle P. Marques tells a sweet and meaningful story about three young tadpoles named Polly, Molly, and Joey who wonder what they'll grow up to be. They imagine becoming scary sharks or wise old turtles, or maybe something completely different....

Unleashing the Power Within by Lisa McCarthy is a collection of original poems that cover multiple themes, with each reading as a standalone, and all ranging greatly in length, tone, and tenor. The poem New Year, New Chapter uses a rhythmic, chant-like structure and an...

In Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar, Ava loves to be outdoors and let her imagination run away with her. The forests are full of secrets and wonderful creatures in Ava’s mind. But one day, her exploration into the forest leads to...

The Adventures of Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana: Family Roots and Big Questions by Mariela G. George is a delightful and imaginative tale that blends humor, curiosity, and friendship into a charming narrative. The story follows four lovable food friends, Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana,...

L.O.V.E.: Lessons On Virtually Everything by Amber Whitted is the fourth volume of the poet's A Collection of Words and Thoughts series. The titular acronym is the perfect descriptor of both the size, strength, and theme of the work itself. Whitted has organized her original...

"The Little Rose" is a beautiful story written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam. Little Rose was surrounded by weeds and never felt as if she fit in with them. Little Rose was teased, called names and treated poorly by those around...

"The Little Gnome" was written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam. This children’s story begins by introducing the Little Gnome to readers. Little Gnome was happy as he enjoyed the beautiful flowers, the singing birds, the whispering wind and the warm sunshine...

The Adventures of Mr. McGuire and Friends by K.A. Yodock is the delightful and whimsical story of Mr. McGuire who has many adventures during the long absence of his parents. Mr. McGuire lives in the beautiful countryside of New England. All his friends - Miss...

The Little Seahorse, written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam, is the story of a little seahorse who finds a shining orb on the sea floor and wants to take it as a present for his mother. The problem is how to...

Mama Said... Wisdom From The Heart by Ms Carolyn Marie Ellison is an interesting book written to create a link between parents and children. The valuable lessons learned can be passed from generation to generation and the author says that reading this book will strengthen,...

Out of the Mouths of Babes: Praises From the Heart by Carolyn M Ellison is a short children’s story full of collective images and writings from the viewpoint of children in how they express their feelings of love, warmth, peace, God, gratefulness and the elements...

Don't Give Up on Me by C. Victorya Grace is a compelling story that explores themes of romance, family, endurance, and the resilience of the human spirit. When he was just a young boy, Miguel revolted against his father’s abuse, especially of their mother, and...

The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist by K.C. Morcom is an engaging story about the life-changing impact of kindness and perseverance. Beautiful color paintings on every page illustrate the recent chapter in the lives of two artists. Ron, an older man, after 5 years...

Several groups of students compete to win a science competition in which they must solve the mystery of stardust in the captivating educational book, The Stardust Mystery by Peter Solomon. When a famous scientist announces a contest with superb prizes at a school science fair,...

Curious Isabella: Embracing A Challenge With Art And Science by Jeanne Holmberg is an educational children's book that makes learning easy for children. Ten-year-old Isabella loves to take pictures of everything, like her mom, her brother, flowers in the garden, her dog Nibbles, and her...

Little Angel: There Is a Little Angel in All of Us by Malia Zimmerman, with illustrations by Ruth Moen, is a heartwarming story about an aspiring young angel who may not be perfect, but she is caring and determined to help others. Little Angel must...

Learn to Count with an Octopus Named Oogle by Jeanne Holmberg is a delightful and educational children's book that takes young readers on a fun journey to learn numbers through the charming character of Oogle the Octopus. This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the...