Having self-esteem helps children to accept themselves. When their self-esteem is balanced, they will feel proud of what they can achieve, which is why they must learn to value their abilities and build confidence in themselves. Feathers in the Wind * El talingo camaleón explores...

In an age of commercialism, it is nice to find an oasis of sanity in a children’s book. Unfortunately, too many people have taken the day to remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and turned it into a fantasy of Santa and toys....

Have you heard the one about the beaver who arrives to build a dam but has given all of her supplies away? Such is the story of a beaver named Brooklyn in Brooklyn Beaver Almost Builds a Dam: A Book on Persistence by Florenza Denise...

Some Kind of Comfort: A Coming of Age Adventure by Gary Clark is a literary teen to young adult crossover novel that revolves around a high school student named Charley. Charley is a musician with paralyzing anxiety that impacts her ability to perform but also...

Moneytopia: Investing is a short picture book aimed at teaching financial literacy to children. Written by Shanshan Peer with colorful illustrations by Jelena Stupar, the book follows some kids as they learn the fundamentals of money. After throwing a successful party for which they had...

La Gran Aventura de Gabriel/Gabriel's Great Adventure by Anakarina Hurtado is an adventure-filled picture book for children. One day, whilst eating dinner, a young boy named Gabriel is told by his parents that they are going on an adventure. Gabriel is overjoyed and excited to...

Terrance Layhew’s Reason and Romance is a thrilling romantic ride in the world of men and women of letters. Do you remember when the New York Times best-selling novels were by Faulkner, Mailer, Updike, or Cheever? Have you ever wondered if your discriminating taste in...

Soldiers, Space, and Stories of Life is a collection of essays by Philadelphia freelance writer Chris Gibbons. With one exception, these articles were previously published in the Op-Ed sections of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and other outlets in Houston, Washington, and Orlando...

When Push Comes to Shove by Bonita Fabian is a psychological thriller novel set in Miami, Florida. It is narrated from the point of view of its main protagonists, Eli, Haile, and Janna. The story begins by introducing us to Eli Selig, a successful real...

From HR managers to researchers to teachers to students and the rest of us, we can all benefit from allowing not only a change of perspective but a shift in how we process the information that comes into our lives. In our current tech era,...

In Bee, Honey Bunny and Me: Yucky, Yummy Carrots by Lavelle Carlson, we are introduced to a little girl named Leni who hated carrots. No matter how hard her mother tried, she just didn’t want them at all. Leni was called ‘The Bunny Whisperer’ because...

Golden Nuggets From a Life Well Lived is an intelligent, witty, and hard-hitting collection of tips that cover different aspects of life, including family, relationships, work, and fun. When it comes to life experiences that are worth learning from, Melody C. Thomas has sure had...

In our fast-paced world, many of us lose sight of who we are and what our purpose is, but I am sure that each of us has wondered about these things at least once. If you need a guide to help you clarify your situation,...

Life-long Parisian and licensed tour guide Edith de Belleville recounts her past experiences living in the City of Love with her captivating memoir, Parisian Life. In this book, de Belleville tells some memorable stories from her life interacting with people from various countries and fellow...

Dirtbag Island by Melissa Nottingham is about Crystal Island; lush, beautiful, and home to the only place where you can get a lifelong cure for addiction. Just a few days in a spa, a brand-new drug, and you’re free to go. All Dr. Montgomery wants...

Dandi Ade’ (Ah-Day) McLion is, you guessed it, a dandelion. She goes by the name Dandi and she has a lot to say. She’s rather concerned about the lack of respect people show dandelions. People destroy dandelions, calling them weeds, when in fact dandelions are...

Bastards of The Revolution: A Novel by Pres Maxson is an amusing work of fiction that re-writes history. We follow Erin Ashford, a young teaching assistant whose history department has just been shut down. Following a night at the bar with her friend Kyra, she...

Aether Bound by Megan Haskell is the first book in the Rise of Lilith series. Lil has a gift - she can see the desires of others. She has worked to keep her secret as she serves drinks at a beach bar where her co-workers...

Teaching life lessons to children contributes to healthier and more positive relationships with others. They will be able to use these lessons to address problems and, in this way, they can become more independent. Cama: Your Special Friend subtitled Change Kindness Love Forgiveness has four...

Raising, and Losing, My Remarkable Teenage Mother is a non-fiction memoir written by Stacey Aaronson that chronicles the life of a young mother and her daughter, the author being the daughter. Bree finds herself pregnant just after she turns sixteen, and not long after she...