What's So Special About a Tree? is a picture book by Susan Polk Van Dusen with full-color illustrations by the late John S. Polk. After inheriting her father’s collection of original art, Van Dusen was inspired to collate several of his tree-themed pieces, including vibrant...

Lynn Byk’s The Fearless Moral Inventory of Elsie Finch is a stirring and evocative memoir that takes readers through the life and times of various meticulously crafted characters in a small Arkansas town during the Great Depression and beyond. After her father's death, Elsie Finch...

Counterblow Clemency is a YA science fiction thriller by Naomi Shibles. Set in the year 2117 in Promo City, the story follows Bjorn Bear, a sixteen-year-old teenager born into an affluent family. After inadvertently destroying his parents' wine collection, Bjorn is thrown out of the...

Taste Buddies: Culinary Colors - Green by Jax Perrins is a fantastic children's picture book about trying new and nourishing foods. Charley is a little girl who helps her family pick foods of all colors at the grocery store. She explains that everybody has tiny...

How to Think & Succeed by Empowering Your Mind is a work of non-fiction in the self-help, inspirational writing, and positive thinking genres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Lori Gradley, this engaging work offers a comprehensive guide to...

How We Heal from Painful Childhoods by Ernest Ellender outlines a comprehensive method for healing from the trauma of youth by focusing on relationship skills, self-care, and community engagement. Ellender speaks about goal-setting to manage thoughts and emotions, highlights the role of the autonomic nervous...

Hear the Dirt Sing by E.B. Shelton is a historical novel rooted in the Robinson family, long-time cotton farmers residing in Madison Parish, Louisiana. With ancestry spanning nearly a hundred years, the story is inspired by news clippings and the oral history of four sisters...

In Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas by Nicole Oke, a talent show is ready to begin. Izzy is so excited! She will be dancing. She peeks at the crowd and suddenly realizes she is nervous too. Izzy is confused about how she can be...

Through "enhanced decision-making", Dr. Helen McKibben shares her new psychological technique for dealing with stress in her book Drop: Making Great Decisions. Dr. McKibben shows readers how to "rewire" their brains to change their reactions to certain negative stimuli. The author mentions the book is...

Ozzy Ox Stands Against Socks is a children’s picture book written by Callen Kropp with illustrations by Emily Erickson Hagen. During the winter, the oxen in the land of Ox dress in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold weather. Unfortunately, little Ozzy does...

At 23, Aria Sutton has just become homeless. For the last time, her drug-addicted mother has been kicked out of their rental by the landlord, and she and her 12-year-old brother Ben are out on the street. She makes several calls to “so-called” friends, none...

Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place by Amy Safford captivates readers right from the opening pages, drawing them into the chilly March weather of Maine. Pennie wakes up with multiple regrets, including the young man beside her, after a wild night of birthday celebrations. Her...

Forgiving Dr Jekyll: From Hyde to Healing by Paul Drugan begins following his father's death, when Drugan reflects on a childhood marked by strict rules and emotional distance from his father, contrasting this with his maternal grandfather's warmth. He is up against instances of abuse...

In the children's book, Grandma, You Found Me!, by Deanna Nowadnick, Grandma's weekly visits with her grandson, Henry, made her smile. They shared activities like walks, snacks, and picnics after Henry's experiences at preschool, summer camp, and tennis and soccer. One day at the swimming...

Uplift is a work of fiction in the mythical adventure, animals, and action genres. Penned by author Jessica Mann, this charming story tells the story of Columbina, a young Clark’s Nutcracker with a sharp intellect and deep curiosity. Raised in a high mountain wilderness, she...

Many people believe that anxiety is normal since it is so prevalent in today’s society. Kelly Jeanne Pittman’s wonderful book, Unleashing Happiness, shares the knowledge she learned while seeking ways to calm her child’s anxious thoughts. Kelly and her husband adopted a young girl from...

Bedridden and Gutted to Mindful by Angela Grey is rooted in her Native American heritage. From the heart-wrenching tale of childhood foster care to the inherited strength from her grandmother and aunt, the author's journey is both unique and universally relatable. Her story is written...

Between Shadows and Lies by Angela Grey is a young adult narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family dynamic. Inspired by actual events, the novel sheds light on the precarious lives of four siblings who must navigate the dangers posed by their alcoholic...

Bobby Bear, Freddy Fox, and the Big Five Safari Adventure by Dean Jacques is an engaging children's adventure story. Bobby Bear and Freddy Fox are the best of friends but they love to compete against one another. When their parents announce a holiday, an African...

Mind Your Movement: Six Essential Physical and Mental Tools To Stay Active As You Age by Laura V. Dow removes the anxiety and fear of exercising, gyms, and people’s opinions in the most uplifting way. The author has written a book that is easy to...