The Last Words of Albion offers a close-up and natural view of Britain. The narrative, presented in haiku, describes the history of the country from its origins in forests and hills to its transformation into an industrialized society. Joshua Ferdinand explores the rise of maritime...

Micah's Wish by Pamela S. K. Glasner and Judy Brulo is full of friendship, adventure, and hope. Micah is a German Shepherd. He's being raised on a farm with his parents, siblings, and Farmer Adler. His fondest wish is to carry on the family legacy...

The Dream House by Tuula Pere is part of her Stories of India series. Father, Mother, and Samira have gone on their yearly holiday to Father's old home village. When Samira plants an idea in Father's mind, he gets excited and decides to build his...

The Old Rose Villa by Tuula Pere is another book in the Stories of India series. Mihir had to walk a long way to school every day and he mostly walked it alone. His parents encouraged him to go in the hopes that he would...

Our Song, Our Voice by Tuula Pere is a heartwarming story that follows Sisu, a little golden crow who belongs to a special flock of birds facing extinction. Their valley is under threat as machines knock down trees, destroying the birds' homes and food sources....

Luke's Sailing Adventure (Active Kids) by Tuula Pere is a beautifully illustrated children's book. Luke receives a sailing boat for Christmas and cannot wait to sail it. At first, he is eager but becomes frustrated when there are too many small parts to build it....

Mr. Oddyman was the city's museum caretaker. The students at a nearby school were joyful when their principal announced his retirement. Mr. Oddyman was grumpy and made their trips to the museum miserable. In A Museum Robbery by Tuula Pere, students, including Emma and Oliver,...

The Ghost of the Deserted House is part of the Active Kids series by Tuula Pere. Oliver always enjoys his holidays at the family's summer cottage. He can go fishing, look for small wild animals, and read his comics in the abandoned house next door...

Stormy Sailing by Tuula Pere is a Lyrics of Life adventure story. Liban has been on the move since not long after he was born. His homeland is not safe and his family must find them a new home. But for all the years they...

Carried by Wings is a heartwarming picture book written by Tuula Pere with illustrations by Catty Flores. It tells the story of two condor chicks, Arthur and Walter, who have very different personalities. They live in a nest perched on the edge of a mountaintop,...

A.R. Alexander brings us an engaging blend of mythology and fairy tales in Vibrations: Children of Atlantis. Nada has a rare gift. She can see the vibrations of everything around her. Bright waves of energy have always been bouncing around her. She has kept her...

The Race on Mermaid Reef is a children’s picture book written by Tamara Rittershaus and illustrated by Alvin Adhi. The story follows Abby, a crab who loves to boast about her speed and her ability to race faster than the other sea creatures. One day,...

If you are a parent (or like me, a proud aunt!), one of the hardest tasks is understanding how to talk to your child about challenging events or news. You want to protect your child or loved one from any harm, but you also want...

The Accidental Educator: Life-Defining Stories of Rites and Wrongs by Dr. Eric Reno is a memoir that explores the educational journeys of a professional educator and a lifelong learner. This book stands out for its introspective look into how formative experiences, from childhood through retirement,...

Long Since Buried by Angela Grey and Paige Peterson follows Laci O’Neil, who arrives in Watertown, South Dakota, searching for her birth mother, only to discover she had a twin sister, Sydney Bisak, who was murdered 30 years ago. Laci is determined to uncover the...

Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander by Christian Hurst is an exciting YA science fiction novel. Waking up with no memory and only a name tag to guide her, Lily Starling is thrust into a galaxy-spanning conflict in this sweeping sci-fi adventure. Whisked...

Since You've Been Gone by Angela Grey and Paige Peterson is a suspenseful and emotionally charged mystery that continues the Dakota Killer Thriller series. The story follows Laci, who, after reconnecting with her long-lost triplet sister, Willow, plans to finally meet her in person. However,...

The Jellybean Gospel and the Born-Again Bunny is a delightful rhyming tale for children. Written by Wanda Carter Roush and featuring illustrations by Alicia Renee, this picture book follows the adventures of a baby caterpillar and a young boy. In Egg Land, lots of caterpillars...

The younger version of Neetha Naidu was the dream of every parent. She was a miracle child, obedient, beautiful and respectful. Her eagerness to please her parents made her always ready to conform, even to her detriment. It didn't matter that she was battling with...

Some Species of Outsider-ness by Angela Grey and Paige Peterson is a poignant coming-of-age novel for young adult readers. Piper Quesenberry and Slater Hartmann are two teens who feel like outsiders for different reasons. Piper is battling bipolar disorder, and Slater is recovering from Guillain-Barré...