An ancient book, a mystical and fantastical treehouse, and a slide that leads to a candy shop which masquerades as the entrance to a mysterious and dangerous underground world. Timmy is only eight and he’s endured the pranks of bullies, but he’s not about to...

What Does A Caterpillar Do? What Does Series is a non-fiction educational picture book for children, grades K-3, written by David McArthur and illustrated by Lucy Rogers. Through a series of questions, the author directs young readers to consider what a caterpillar actually does. He...

I Like Pink! by Selina Hernandez is a wonderful book about two new friends who like many of the same things but also have their differences. As Kai and Mila get to know each other, they talk about things they like, dislike, and enjoy doing....

My Brain Is Wearing Pink Shoes: A Memoir of Self-Discovery and Healing, by Yvonne F. Keziah, is an inspiring and powerful account of one woman's journey to mastering illness via the mind-body connection. A 2005 diagnosis involving a neurological disorder that is rare and incurable...

Overcast by Michael Froilan is a collection of poems covering several topics. The theme of self-love and acceptance is prevalent throughout the book. Society and people around us are always trying to make us fit in, but the author emphasizes the power of being self-aware....

Barefoot: A Surfer's View of the Universe by Andrew Pacholyk is a non-fiction inspirational memoir in which the author details his life through the lens of a man who spends as much time riding the waves as he possibly can. Part self-help and part autobiography,...

Don’t Drink from the Water Fountain by Diane Belinfanti is a witty, insightful, and delightfully humorous collection of rhyming poems in which the poet thoroughly inhabits the daily routine, mindset, and tribulations of typical middle school students. Belinfanti leads the reader on a lighthearted tour...

The Funniest Book You've Ever Red by Amanda Minuk is a collection of word jokes. They are to be found in six categories: puns, potty jokes, physical humor, sarcasm, improvisational, and absurd humor. With this many jokes, it is easy to find some that will...

Having self-confidence is something you learn from an early age, so books that teach children they can do anything they want are among the most precious gifts we adults can give them. One of these beautiful books is You're Going to Go Far by Amanda...

A Gigantic Leap: First Contact by David Brown is a wide-ranging work that incorporates science fiction, social issues, and suspense. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In this thought-provoking and moving tale about interplanetary cooperation and the search for peace, we...

In Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools by W.T. Kosmos, a teen, impressed by the students' passion for protecting seahorses, runs into some problems. A protester and media frenzy that shows the most absurd behavior and idea makes the teen think that taking a...

In Hawaii Red Road: Quantum Mechanics and Countenance, Carlos R Velasquez writes about the experiences of his protagonist, Carlos, as he traveled the Red Road on the “Big Island” of Hawaii. At the same time, Carlos enjoyed a book about quantum mechanics, reflecting on Stephen...

An experienced trainer of special dogs for artificial and natural disasters, Duncan McLauren's life took a different turn after her twenty-six years of marriage broke down, and she found herself in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where a chance encounter with a tarot card...

In Honesty Is The New Cool by Jacqueline Crann, with illustrations by Abira Das, Myles is taught what it means to be honest. At first, he believed that making up stories was better than telling the truth until one day his dishonesty was discovered by...

Being Me: Lucy's Tale (Shark Stories) by Traci Swain is a compelling story about a shark who deals with bullying. The main character Lucy is a Great White shark. She struggles with a disability and for this, she is relentlessly tormented. This book is a...

In Finding a Friend, written by Traci Swain and illustrated by Kadysha, Deep Blue, a Great White Shark, shares tales of her quest for friendship in the ocean, a journey marked by numerous rejections from various sea creatures. However, with perseverance and guidance from her...

Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

In Adventure on Christmas Street, a children's picture book by Kristina Raevsky, Christmas is nearly here, but not everyone on Christmas Street is looking forward to it. On her way home from the library, Holly runs into an evil snowman who chases her down the...

Liam and Stinky Owl by Jennifer and William Skinner is a children's book that follows Liam and his new best friend, Stinky Owl, who may have an unpleasant smell but proves to be a loyal and brave companion. One day, while playing in the forest,...

Liam and Stinky Owl: The Christmas Lesson by William and Jennifer Skinner is a children’s book that weaves a festive story with important life lessons, making it a delightful read for the holiday season. The story centers on Liam, a young boy with an unusual...