Frank J. Camacho delivers a haunting fantasy in The Monsters They Made Us. In a quiet corner of the Atlantic Ocean lies Driftmoor, Massachusetts, settled in 1626. It is said that four families founded the town, but records of their identities are lost. Dorothy Hale...

In Sharon Gloger Friedman’s The Other Emma, Rose Litkin was taken to the Children’s Aid Society and placed in the Girls’ Lodging House. After two years, Lucien Boyesten adopted Rose to be a sister and companion for his ten-year-old daughter, Emma. Emma taunted Rose with...

“Starlight, star bright…” — what if one quiet wish really could change everything? Moonlight and Wishes by Randi Woodward Larsen is about a lonely boy named Joey, who only wants one thing: a friend. Since moving from the city to a quiet ranch, Joey spends...

The Flowers in Grandma’s Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story by Dr. Julie McDonnell, EdD, is a heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the journey of self-discovery and acceptance through the eyes of a young girl named Bailey. Illustrated by Clarice Diamantino, the book combines vibrant...

Space Cadet Richard: The Final Countdown by Russell Vance McFall begins as Captain Joshua Morgan takes command of the patrol cruiser Viper 1 on a mission to the Frontier, joined by Admiral Jack Taylor’s fifteen-year-old son, Richard, and fellow cadet Dooley Lewis. What begins as...

An Angel Among Us by J.E. Spina is a heartfelt collection of short stories that spans a variety of genres, including romance, mystery, suspense, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and paranormal. Each story is crafted with care, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of unique characters...

Family and Friends: Tales for Children, written by Janice Spina and illustrated by John Spina, features six short, heartwarming stories that mix fun adventures with life lessons—perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime. We start with Amelia and Cassandra, two sisters who show us the...

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...

Amal, a young street orphan and thief, begins life under the cruel hand of the Roman Empire. His existence is one where Christians face persecution and slavery. When his sister, Neffie, falls prey to slave traders, Amal sets out on a harrowing quest to save...

Nuts About Dinosaurs by Andrew Woolnough is a rhyming, lively, and creative children’s tale that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and cooperation. Readers will meet a group of inventive squirrels who love to dream big and tackle new challenges side by side. When their latest idea sets...

In Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off by Matt Newnham, Space Ranger Fred and his partner Zando Centauri arrive on the purple-and-yellow planet to assist Emperor Gandori in preparing for the Great Galactic Bake-Off. With the help of Togz, their alien assistant,...

The Preacher’s Son by T.R. Brown explores faith, family, and the complexities of relationships. Set in the Carolinas, the novel follows Caleb Boone, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, as he returns home after his father, Elijah Boone, dies. What begins as a journey...

Lady of Lincoln by Rachel Elwiss Joyce is a compelling historical novel set in 12th-century England that highlights the exploits of one brave woman at a time when women were just chattels to be bargained off in advantageous marriages. Nicola is the daughter of the...

A Flash of Fire by A.L. Wyss follows Vivian Carmine, an ordinary teen whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she has superpowers. Her powers are destructive because the first time she uses them, she almost burns down the school gym during a...

Playing Blackjack Like an Engineer by David A. Janover, PE, presents blackjack as a structured decision-making system rather than a casual casino pastime. The book begins by reframing the game through engineering principles such as probability, optimization, risk control, and process thinking. Janover begins with...

Miles Ahead by David A. Janover PE tells the story of a journey in math and engineering. Miles has always loved numbers and was brilliant at math, even in the first grade. As he moves up through schools, his knowledge and skills grow, and he...

Lenny's Big Baseball Road Trip by David A. Janover, PE, is a fun, illustrated story for kids. Lenny Miller’s dad has a surprise for him—this summer, he wants to go on a journey and visit all thirty Major League Baseball stadiums in the country. Lenny...

Getting a kid into bed is usually a mission in itself, so making it a literal space mission is a genius move. In Zoom to the Stars, Megan Erin Hamilton shows how Aaron turns a boring bath and pajamas into an astronaut’s adventure. I loved...

In Enemy at the Helm by Mark Dickson, coordinated maritime attacks strike major American ports and key global canals, beginning with the destruction of the cruise ship Leviathan off Miami. As the shipping channels are blocked and infrastructure collapses, investigators trace the operation to a...

In The Crow’s Ring by Pannell & Sigfusson, Brandon Woodberry and his friends are drawn into a long-buried mystery. Brandon realizes that a ruby ring, once dropped on his rooftop by his pet crow, matches jewelry reported stolen from a wealthy Riverside homeowner during a...