“Yes, you can!” This simple statement sums up the idea behind Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World! from the Young Change Makers series by Stacy C. Bauer. The book emphasizes that no matter how young you are, you can make...

Same People, Different Vision by Cathy Dimarchos is about creating a harmonious and synchronized working environment. This book has topics on teamwork and good communication. The author explains that for good communication to be achieved, the leaders should be able to listen, not to respond,...

Doing Diabetes Differently: Empower a Healthier You by Chad T. Lewis is a non-fiction medical/science self-help guide for those looking to dig deeper than run-of-the-mill jargon and focus on diabetes management through the lens of daily lifestyle. Lewis writes with the aim of educating readers...

I Am Different, I Am Great is a children's picture book written by Melody Kiang and illustrated by Jinulz. Little Mei Mei loves playing and learning with her friends at her kindergarten, but her accent sometimes makes it hard for her friends to understand her....

Traveling Different by Dawn Madelon Barclay is a guide on how to travel with little ones who are on the autism spectrum or have attention and mood disorders. It can be challenging and intimidating to travel with children who have special needs. The fear of...

The Grain of Rice That Made a Difference by Loan Nguyen and Cuong Nguyen is a children’s picture book that features the story of a little rice grain named Goldie. Goldie is tired of having a constrained life in the rice field. It desperately wants...

We're the Same, We're Different and We All Belong by KayJay Miller is a beautiful picture book that embraces the differences that make us unique. Six-year-old Marnie is our guide through this story. She shares the wisdom she has learned from her Mama, that everyone...

A Different Kind of Boy is a children's picture book written by Michael Simones with illustrations by Eminence System. The story follows Michael, a boy who does not enjoy playing soccer, racing cars, getting dirty, or wrestling. When he starts at a new elementary school,...

A Different Life by Jonathan Govender is a memoir of steadfastness, courage, and hope. Jonathan was born in South Africa and spent his formative years there. As a toddler, he sustained severe burn wounds following an unfortunate accident involving a pot of boiling water. Later,...

Lisa Ayotte has written another great children’s book highlighting many ways to spread kindness in homes, schools, and communities. In Kindness... Little Things We Do Can Make A BIG Difference! Lisa creates different scenes using the Punny Peeps to illustrate the suggested kindness. Every day...

Sometimes it’s difficult to be different: having different clothes, different hairstyles, and so on. However, it can also be cool. For one thing, if you’re not wearing the same outfits as everyone else, you’ll stand out a little more. You’ll be a novelty. Wearing bright...

I’m Different, So What?! by ID Simpson is an engaging and uplifting book that encourages readers, particularly young ones, to embrace their individuality and celebrate what makes them unique. The book delivers a positive message about self-acceptance and confidence through simple but meaningful affirmations. The...

Eyes of a Different Color by Robert Jaffee artfully blends the depths of grief with the compelling intricacies of human relationships. Jaffee, an ophthalmologist by profession, introduces readers to his life both within and beyond the confines of his clinic through a series of interwoven...

Women Making a Difference is a collection of inspiring stories compiled by Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner, featuring women from various fields who are pioneers and catalysts for change. The book shares the journeys of a teacher in Africa helping her students expand their horizons...

Treat yourself to a fun-filled rhyming tale with Courtney Bednyak's The Lady With Two Different Socks. It follows the adventures of a lady unlike anyone else. She loves to wear mismatched clothes. As she walks down the streets, people notice her socks. One is colored...

The Sky Is Different Here by Shivani Malik is a must-read. Shani is ready to start her PhD program in biochemistry and molecular biology at Southern Illinois University. Her parents, especially her mother, wholeheartedly support her in achieving her dream of building a fully independent and purposeful life and...

Now I Am Different: Unabridged by Thom Kudla is a daily poetry compilation, written in free verse but ranging in length, tone, and tenor. Day 18: Smiles from a Moonbeam describes the exchange of a smile between two people, comparing them to a tree absorbing...

Perception by J.A. McGovern and the Perception Team is a compilation of original work that covers a vast array of topics and diversity in media styles. While McGovern has collated the pieces into a single volume and has made sharing it possible, and accessible to...

There is a big increase in the number of single fathers in the United States, and all over the world, but there is very little literature geared towards helping these men master the parenting game. This book is intended to help single fathers by equipping...

The Adventures of Oreo and Olivia by Gene Berliew teaches young readers about kindness and inclusion. Oreo and Olivia decide that they want a club, and they name it The Amazing Club. As Oreo begins a list of who to invite, it becomes clear that...