In Jessie and the Kindness Beads by Jessenia L Torres, we are introduced to a young girl who is bullied daily by the more popular children in the class. Unlike most kids her age, Jessie knows she sticks out because of the way she dresses,...

The Shaman and the Mafia is a work of fiction in the mystery subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Elizabeth Upton. The book follows former nun Marietta Collins as she is dragged into the aftershock of a...

Teddy and the Mighty Yolo by Tina Haydamacha is a children's adventure story with a serious message. Climate change has brought powerful storms to Mariner Harbor and, over the years, Shirley Seaport has become eroded and weak. Now there’s a new one heading her way,...

Marlon and the Wide World is the third book in the award-winning series Marlon's Marvelous Adventures. This time, Dan Bailes tells how Marlon ran away from home. Marlon finds his little puffy toy in pieces one morning and is convinced that his brother, Albert, tore...

Tony and Moda see Marse Brooks and Willie Ben. Both are famous Montserrat politicians, but they are long dead. This confirms that they are also dead or that they have traveled back in time. Moda and her mom had moved from Montserrat to Canada after...

Kimu and the Sun by J J Robinson is a cute picture book about Kimu and his bid to be the best. As the sun reached the end of her day, she sank lower until she lay across the sea, not expecting what would happen...

Molly Goes to Rome is part of the Molly and the Magic Suitcase series by Chris Oler. Molly and her brother Michael are curious about the world and where other people live, so they travel to faraway places in their magic suitcase. One night when...

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,...

Reality and Beyond This World by Fiona Failla begins with the evolution of human consciousness in response to changes on Earth, championing an awakening and an elevation of vibrational energy as essential for personal development. Failla speaks on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to illustrate the...

Life for a lonely spinster in the Victorian era could potentially stretch on endlessly into oblivion. It wasn’t a cheerful thought for Victoria Kavanagh. Already in her twenties when her father passes away (her mother passed away when she was younger), Victoria has given up...

Poems of Life, Love, and the Meaning of Meaning by Wren is a book of poetry about philosophy and ideas. As the title suggests, it is divided into three sections. The first, “Life,” is about regret for missed opportunities, mistakes that hurt people, and the...

Two sisters, Marie and Lydia, and one man, Lord Nathan, in love with one and engaged to the other is the storyline of True Love is a Durable Fire. Nathan and Lydia are planning their wedding, which is to take place soon, but neither is...

Brown Bear and Oofie Present: The Loss of a Loved One by Masami S.C. is a children’s social issues book that would appeal mainly to an audience of parents, guardians, and child caregivers who want a way to help a child understand death and the...

I Love That Girl by Hannah R. Goodman follows the lives of four childhood friends as they navigate love, friendship, and sexuality in their college years. Nori, Ethan, Andy, and Gwen were inseparable in high school until graduation. But they started drifting apart when their...

The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case#3: The Case of the Missing Arch by Renee Hand opens with Dr. Cedric E. Meant (Dr. Ced), a world-renowned researcher on erosion, giving a lecture about erosion. As the lecture ends, Dr. Ced discovers that...

The Wild & Zany Galactic Adventures of Commander Zhang & Lieutenant Simon by Vegastarchild584 is the tale of the titular Zhang and Simon and their extra-terrestrial work. The relationship between the co-workers who conduct exploratory assignments from the base of the Athena is one of...

Popina and Slumberina is a work of fiction in the picture book, social issues, and childcare subgenres. It is intended for bedtime reading for youngsters. Penned by author Irit Tal with illustrations by artist Anat Davis, this delightful picture book takes young readers on a...

Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms: The Secret of Okaas is a children's fantasy novel by Beth Christopherson. Sophia is drawn into a magical adventure three years after the death of her brother, Seth. Gifted with powerful heart magic born from her compassion, she’s chosen by...

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...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...