Catching a Dream by J.R. McRae is a single poem about the wonders of childhood, and the dreams that surrounded us while we were growing up. The poem begins with a child who catches a bright, shining orb. The child lets it go, as the...

Only a Woman Could... and She Did: Career Tools for Women from the Bible by Chad Bishop takes inspiration from the strength of character displayed by various women in the Bible to give examples to modern day women about how they too can embrace their...

The Side Job by Don Lubov is a short, interesting and realistic story that follows a young mother on a daring journey to save her sickly daughter. Maggie Gomez gets pregnant at seventeen and, abandoned by her boyfriend, she is left alone with the child....

Do you feel burdened by your life – the life that you were conditioned to live? Do you feel like your life is meeting the expectations of others, but not bringing fulfillment and joy to you? If so, this self-help book is the one for...

The Luxe Resort has just been bought and the new owners have arrived. Will they make drastic changes or will all the employees keep their jobs? This is about to be revealed at the first meeting. The star of the story is Danielle, a young...

Get to Know Your Body, written and illustrated by Ananya Prechavut, is a children’s picture book that takes an analytical look at the human body from a child’s perspective. Prechavut tells the facts of life in a way that children can understand. Get to Know...

It's OK to Lose! is a wonderful educational story for children by Stephanie Chan on how to deal with losing in the everyday activities of life. The first thing I noticed and liked is the opening page. On this page, children can fill in the...

The Great Animal Race: A Chinese Zodiac Tale for the Lunar New Year by Paula Zhou is an updated twist on this centuries-old tale. The Chinese Zodiac is divided into a twelve-year cycle, where an animal represents each year. The emperor decides to celebrate his...

The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit intends to provide readers with the ability to like, appreciate, and be kind to who you are and who you will become. In doing so, self-perception will markedly improve, and positive behavioral choices will enhance the quality of life. To bring...

Amazing Alaska! by Marianne Jennings is an incredible way to learn about Alaska, starting with basic information and ending with odd Alaskan laws. These various facts highlight a new perspective of Alaska by showing its history and scenery. Learn about why there is a law...

Finding Value by Christine Cooper is a self-help guide that aims to help you add value to your relationships. The book emphasizes the importance of kindness, appreciation, understanding, and genuine care for others. Drawing on her experiences as a partner, an employee, and a once...

Flowers, Plants and Fascinating Facts: First Reference for Children by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a first-rate educational children’s book. It is enriching and comprehensive, comprising 170 pages, with 2 pages per flower/plant/tree. One page consists of information including interesting and useful facts and, most importantly,...

With layers of intrigue and deep background of the Nazi 1930s on through WWII, Jo Sorochinsky reveals the poignant reality of her father’s hidden past and her own heritage in Dancing With My Father. The title evokes the delicate process that Jo focuses on to...

Minu Cash's The Painted Pink Dress is a heartrending portrayal of her experiences as a young child with predominantly Caucasian features growing up in a traditional Mexican-American family. The author's formative years were fraught with many traumatic memories, including her family's battle with extreme poverty,...

Jodie Renner has done fiction writers a huge favor by compiling her blogs into Fire Up Your Fiction: An Editor’s Guide to Writing Compelling Stories. She covers subjects that can get a story moving and not only draw the reader in, but hold their attention...

"Wedding Cakes with Lorelie" is a step-by-step self-help book for the beginner wedding cake maker. It has a comprehensive list of utensils, what baking terms mean, measurements, and where or what you need to buy to start with the business of baking wedding cakes. It...

The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom by Meredith Essalat is an insightful and thought-provoking book that will guide parents to prioritize their children, set boundaries and realistic goals, and accept and love children as they learn and grow. The author's experience as...

In Israel, before the miracles of Jesus touched many lives, there lived a servant girl, a slave, really. Her name was Zimrah. She was bought by her master, Jesse, when she was only a few days old. No one thought she'd live, but she did...

Katie Dude liked to talk to her grandma because she could understand Grandma better than she could understand her parents and other adults. Even though her grandma had trouble falling around, she still told fun and interesting stories to Katie. In her book Traveling with...

My Stars Are Still Shining by Amina Warsuma is a moving memoir with powerful lessons on what it takes to succeed, a story of grit, focus, and determination. Follow Amina’s journey from humble origins into the spotlight and learn how she got to interview celebrities...