The Wonder of Jazz by Sammy Stein begins with the history of jazz in New Orleans, mentioning Ragtime, Dixieland, and the complex influences of international music. The author then attempts to define jazz according to structure, improvisation, and relationship to other genres, while also discussing...

The End by John Bray, illustrated by Josh Cleland, is a concept book with attitude. John Bray sees life as a series of beginnings, middles, and endings. When something ends, something else begins, and after the beginning, but before the end, there’s the middle. Sometimes...

Into Trouble describes a young adult endeavoring to find his path in life and decided to explore and experience the beauty of Europe. As he made new friends and searched for the love he did not receive from his father, he made beautiful memories and...

There's an N on Your Nose by Dennis Canfield is a delightfully inventive take on an alphabet book. The poems and the pictures mesh perfectly. Canfield has written a poem that includes several body parts. Each stanza highlights the first letter in the body part....

Vegan Family, written and illustrated by vegan activists Randi Seltzer Bonica and Abby Broussard, is a colorful acronym picture book for young vegans. Its intended audience is children in families who choose to refrain from animal products out of respect for animal rights. As readers...

The first day of school is full of excitement and fear. There are new things to learn, new buildings to explore, a new schedule, and hopefully, new friends. Unfortunately, these exciting things can also cause fear. Fears include what if I can’t learn fast enough,...

The Bogota Promise is a work of fiction in the thriller subgenre and is the first installment of the Tom Finnegan series. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by Mike Klapheke. The book sees Finnegan come out of hiding to face a...

The Three Witches and The Three-Headed Dagger is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and paranormal adventure sub-genres, and was penned by author Henry Regnault. The work is intended for the adult and young adult reading audiences and is the opening novel to...

When we try to be kind but receive a negative response, our feelings can be hurt. It is harder for children. We must nevertheless be polite and understand that a refusal is also a valid answer. Anna D Intia explores this theme in It's Okay...

Oneless Oneness by Marcel Eschauzier is one of those rare books by someone who has found Truth and wants to help others find it, too. Unlike many other books on similar subjects, Marcel is not religious. He has no dogma to memorize, no chanting, no...

Are you driven by a burning desire and passion for the construction industry? Do you have really high standards for yourself and strive for excellence as the minimum standard in your endeavors? If the answers to both questions are yes, you're a Young Gun. In...

Billy The Buffalo and His Bride Barbara (Nature/Nurture Series) written by Pam Robbins is an educational picture book for young children. Pam Robbins is back with another one of her delightful children's stories. A family of buffalo enjoys each other's company, no matter what the...

Elmer the Elf Owl (Nature/Nurture Series) by Pam Robbins is a heart-warming picture book for young children. One day, Elmer the owl and his mate Ellie are out looking for the perfect place to call home. Whilst looking around, Elmer comes across a woodpecker who...

Rocky and Roxanne Roadrunner (Nature/Nurture Series) by Pam Robbins gives us a sneak peek into the life of a pair of roadrunners, their family, and their part in keeping the balance of nature. The story follows one of the most amazing birds in the Southwest...

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever by Christine Pym is the second installment in A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer series. This volume covers topics on antique products and gives business tips and suggestions on how to run an antique store....

Without Opposite: A Philosophical Adventure (Unlock Tao) is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age subgenre. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by Marcel Eschauzier. The book follows the journey of the beautiful Shatarupa as she leaves her native India for...

Lola’s Little Legs written by Kelly Delahanty and illustrated by Barry Davian is a gentle picture book about life after loss. Lola the corgi loves her owner, Trevor, and in turn, he gives her cuddles and care. One day, when Trevor doesn’t return home, Lola...

Ellie Visits the Dentist by Katie Specht is the story of a young girl named Ellie who loves to eat sweets, including cookies, candy, and cupcakes. Although Ellie ate some vegetables each night, it was just enough so that she could get more sweet treats...

When children are learning to save, they can find themselves in situations where it is difficult to manage their money or decide how to spend it wisely. Jennifer Lee shares a story that will allow young readers to reflect on this in Gemma's Shopping Adventure....

William Shakespeare once said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” The one-time Lieutenant Governor of New York state, Alfred B. DelBello, was certainly born great. Having kicked off his political career as a councilman in Yonkers (his...