In Oscar and Number One's Multiplication Adventure by Romilda Byrd, Mrs. Garcia introduces her class to multiplication, explaining it as counting equal groups quickly. She demonstrates with blocks, showing that 2 × 3 = 6, then focuses on multiplying by one. Oscar and his classmates...

The Life of Tomato by Romilda Byrd is a charming story in the Second Chances in the Garden series. The life of a tomato is a fun one, from first growth right through to harvest. Our tomato has long dreamed of what he will become,...

Sailing Through Autism with Emilio by Romilda Byrd is the story of a young boy named Emilio who experiences the world in a quiet, observant way. Set in a seaside town, the book begins with Emilio watching boats pass by, listening to the rhythm of...

Stone of Faith by Margaret Izard is a historical fantasy that intertwines romance, adventure, and the mystical allure of the Fae realm. The story follows Ewan MacDougall, a pirate with a noble heart, as he embarks on a quest to retrieve the Stone of Faith,...

Embracing Your Authentic Self by Karen O'Brien asks readers to reclaim their authenticity by shedding the masks they wear and embarking on inner reflection. The author highlights our need to conform and be accepted, but in doing this, we take on roles that do not...

The Dead Don’t Pay (A James Wolf Murder Mystery) by James Arthur Donzella is a fast-moving detective murder mystery with smuggling thrown in for good measure, and a bit of romance on the side. From the start of the book, I found myself turning the...

The Museum of Art and Other Things by Stephen Meltzer is a satirical literary novel set in a place where art and memory collide, and a museum stands as both a refuge and a battleground. Ghosts of the past resurface in the form of a...

Where You Are Really From by Dr. Rolade Berthier leans into how a seemingly simple question about where someone is “really” from is problematic in many ways. Berthier talks about how that question has followed her through routine life in places like Thionville, on public...

Shadows of the Republic by Randall R Reese delves into the concept of a secret cabal, an order established at the very formation of the United States. As the early founding fathers attempted to create their great democratic experiment following the defeat of England in...

Lexi the Butterfly by Sherri Crandall follows Jojo, a little hawk, and how he came to meet his new sister. While flying home from school with his two friends, Jojo spots a beautiful purple butterfly. It turns out the butterfly, Lexi, was separated from her...

Kitty May Gruchelska's Gonzales the Street Cat follows the adventures of a sassy white cat named Gonzales. Named Qitt by his previous "hoomans", Gonzales had to adapt to living in the streets of Yasmin, alongside others of his species. All he wants is to avoid...

Sybilla and the Clockmaker's Secret by Nic Minnella is a fun mystery story for kids. Billie Hartley is 13, and so far, the only thing about her life that’s been strange is the antique clocks that fill her home. That is, until she crosses paths...

Politics and murders in the early 22nd century set the stage for Osiris Rising: The Jack Kessler Chronicles, Book One by Milos Davidovic. The story begins on a space colony located on a rocky moon orbiting Saturn, where a local miner and single father is...

Kevin Booth's Celia's Room is a unique tale of a dangerous obsession between two aspiring artists who are drawn into Celia's mysterious world. Sensitive Joaquim, a gifted painter from Catalonia who never lived up to his father's expectations, relocates to Barcelona to pursue art studies....

The Rabbi’s Knight by Michael J. Cooper is an epic historical tale set at the twilight of the Crusades, full of twists, turns, betrayals, romance, and heroism. It accurately captures the mystique, majesty, and drawing power associated with the city of Jerusalem. Knight Templar Jonathan...

The Other Birds & Bees: The Financial Facts of Life by Scott G. Kyle and Victoria Lakers Kyle is an engaging guide to financial literacy, tailored for young adults and teens. The book offers practical advice on managing money, making informed financial decisions, and building...

Between ensuring her mother's late-night sleepwalking episodes don't end in tragedy and deciding whether she likes her colleague Judd enough to date him, Chumana Ironvein's days are hectic. It doesn't help that she lacks her father's support, as he has been absent since her parents'...

Dear Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende is a collection of epistolary short stories that recount personal experiences, encounters, and fictional extensions of her Goodbye, Orchid series. In My Wild, Wild Twin, she remembers her childhood best friend in a Maryland housing complex, recalling their...

American Educational Excellence by Kenan E. Sahin offers a compelling exploration of the strengths and challenges of the U.S. education system, from kindergarten through higher education. The book challenges conventional criticisms, particularly those focused on standardized test scores, and instead highlights the unique attributes that...

Biology Made Simple: An Introduction For Kids by Rion Iwano is a simple yet effective introduction to biology for younger readers. Kids will learn all the basics of science and biology in one easy-to-read book, with clear explanations and illustrations, and lots of fun facts....