Maya's Math Adventures: Exploring the World Through Numbers by Areeb Hirani is a fun kids’ picture book that makes learning simple. Maya loves math, and she’s amazed to discover that it’s not just something she’s learning at school – it’s everywhere. Through her daily life,...

Goldi once came to the young reader’s attention in the story about Goldilocks and the three bears. It’s a fairytale, and Goldilocks, now using the name Goldi, has grown up and is ready to start a new school. In Stéphanie Superle’s Goldi’s First Flute Sounds,...

Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC, is the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist. Throughout her early years, Schaffer learned not to trust adults, as a close relative had sexually abused her, and her mother did not protect or even believe her. Schaffer endured torture, malnourishment,...

Author Geoff Nelder brings readers two captivating short stories in Dragut's Divergence. The first titular tale follows the adventures of the Ottoman Admiral of Suleiman's fleet, Rais Dragut, a feared pirate known for abducting the people of Gozo and selling them as slaves in Libya....

Love’s Tracks by Joyce Armstrong is a historical romance that immerses readers in the rugged landscapes of the American West during the late 19th century. The novel follows Mattie Wainwright, a spirited Harvey Girl, and Sheriff Kade Wilcox, a steadfast lawman grappling with the loss...

Mike Trippiedi's historical novel, Abraham Lincoln's Traveling Medicine Show, recounts the historical events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, blending them with fictional elements that add emotional depth to a story deeply rooted in the turbulent events immediately following the end of the nineteenth-century Civil...

Zuma's Magical Balloon is a heartwarming children’s picture storybook written and illustrated by Maile Navarro. It follows a young girl named Zuma, who has a special love for balloons. To her, balloons are magical with their bright colors and various shapes, and she enjoys watching...

There's a Glob on my Wing by Marion Joile Lincoln tells the story of her daughter’s sexual abuse. Lincoln describes how her daughter struggled emotionally from the time she was very young. Even when she was just two and a half years old, she showed...

Domnica Rădulescu’s My Father’s Orchards is a multi-layered historical novel that masterfully blends memory, trauma, folklore, and political critique through an intensely personal lens. Told through the voice of Corina Angelescu, a Romanian-American woman who returns to her homeland in 2015, the novel excavates the...

Earth’s Midwife: A Memoir of a Spiritual Doula by Samantha McManus starts with the author growing up isolated in Alaska, where she developed precognitive and intuitive abilities through deep nature immersion. She recounts learning to trust visions and feelings, connecting to an unseen Source. The...

Isabella Falconeri’s In the Mountain’s Shadow is a powerful and emotional story about survival, family, and our choices. It follows Park, an older woman who leaves her family behind in a desperate attempt to give them a chance at life when a doctor offers them...

Halley's Gathering by William Overstreet is a historical literary novel set in early 20th-century America, where Julia Halley operates a trading post deep within the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico Territory. She has gathered a diverse circle of companions, including a Southern doctor who provides...

Grandma’s Comfort Quilt by Debbie L. Hepner is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild through the art of quilting. The story follows a young child who cherishes a handmade quilt lovingly created by Grandma. This quilt...

Houses, like a living entity, get to know the people who live in them. If houses could talk, they’d have many stories to tell. Author Anne Lacourrege touches on this concept in Lily’s Mysterious Odyssey. This story is about a young girl named Lily, who...

A Kid’s Guide to Climate Activism by Kimberly Haidinger educates young readers on the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility. It explains how human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and overconsumption contribute to greenhouse...

From Abuse to God's Blessings by Jim Kissock is a well-written memoir that tells the story of a survivor born into a dysfunctional family. While writing his story, Jim Kissock divides this book into 4 parts: the spring, summer, autumn, and winter of his life....

Grandma's Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole is a heartwarming true story that invites readers to spend a summer with family. The tale follows young Robin as she spends time with her grandmother, listens to stories from her youth, helps with chores, and enjoys tomato...

Let’s Go on a Hike! by Katrina Liu is a charming and engaging picture book that captures the simple joy of a family nature adventure. The story begins with excitement and preparation as the family sets off on a hike, equipped with boots, sunscreen, and...

Addison's Delaware Discovery is a children's adventure by Laura James. Addison Anderson is a precocious young girl with a lot of adorable pets. She is excited for her upcoming trip to Delaware with her family. Upon arriving at the Dixons' family home, Addison and her...

Inês: Queens of Portugal Trilogy by Catherine Mathis is a captivating tale of love, jealousy, and loyalty set in Portugal in the 14th century. Pedro’s father became king thanks to the help of his trusted adviser, Gonçalves. But now, he has grand ambitions and wants...