It can be difficult for children to comprehend the loss of a loved one at a young age. Where's Grandma? by Tracey Smith is a children's picture book that follows a young girl's journey navigating the death of her beloved grandmother. Jordyn misses her grandma....

Terry Lister delivers an engaging travel memoir of his adventures through three African countries in Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia. Through vivid descriptions, Lister shares his experiences navigating the unique landscapes, wildlife, and cultures he encounters. His journey begins in Gabon, where he...

The Bronson Escapades by Alison Bellringer takes readers on a delightful journey with the lively Bronson family. The book’s episodic, slice-of-life structure follows the Bronsons through various humorous and heartfelt episodes centered around a family mystery or challenge. Each chapter highlights the children's unique personalities...

Often, people read the Bible without considering the contextual meanings of many of its stories. In Hope For All of Us, Brenda Carroll Jarvis reminds us of the humanity in the characters. Most especially, she highlights the boundless love of God, which encompasses everyone, illustrating...

Our Story chronicles the remarkable 88-year journey of Bill and Glenda Clark, beginning with their humble origins on Ohio farms during the Great Depression. This touching biography weaves together their shared experiences, from their early struggles with poverty to their lifelong dedication to basketball and...

Is it possible for one small act of kindness to make a big difference? Alison Bellringer’s The Wolf Cub tells the gentle, heartfelt tale of Lewis, a shy young boy living in a quiet village. His closest companions are the forest animals that live nearby,...

My Dog, Moss by Alison Bellringer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the timeless bond between a boy and his loyal dog. Set in the picturesque New Zealand countryside, the tale follows Jayden, a young farmer, and Moss, his devoted sheepdog, as they navigate challenges...

Buddy is a rescue dog, left at a shelter for days. No one seemed to want to adopt him until Luke came along. Now the two are inseparable. In Alison Bellringer’s Surprise at the Beach, Luke and Buddy spend a lot of time roaming the...

Whisper by Alison Bellringer is a poignant story that follows Britney, a young girl raised in an abusive home. Every day, Britney lives in fear of what her alcoholic father might do to her and her mother. Despite her efforts to avoid angering him, he...

During the closing of the school for the summer holiday, the principal announces that when school resumes, a band will be formed. This not only makes Florenda and her classmates very happy but also gives them something to look forward to. Florenda shares the news...

If you enjoy historical fiction filled with intense drama, intersecting plot lines, and fascinating characters, Crossroads of Empire by Michael J. Cooper is for you. Although this is a sequel to Cooper’s Wages of Empire, it stands fully on its own two feet. Set during...

Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what we are taught in school and what we learn from documentaries, books, and the news? In The Matrix Reloaded Yet Again, Chris Kelly, Melissa Reizer, and John Reizer propose that our understanding of the...

Dogs of Warr IV: Beware the Silver Lining by TR Gabriel thrusts readers into a harrowing mission where a secret military team must stop a madman wielding nanotechnology to commit global genocide. The Dogs of Warr face an invisible enemy whose dangerous ideology threatens humanity's...

Mankind’s fascination with space exploration is ongoing. The first landing on the moon, exploratory space probes, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station have all captured the public's imagination. More recently, SpaceX arrived on the scene with new thinking and technology. The planet Mars...

The urge to move west for a fresh start is woven deeply into American history, and in The Road West by Larry K. Collins, we follow one such journey that brings out our innate pioneering spirit. While this is a work of fiction, it’s based...

Mary L. Schmidt and Michael Schmidt help children overcome grief in Shadow. Shadow was a long-haired Dachshund greatly loved by ten-year-old Nanci, eight-year-old Tim, and their parents. The children loved spending time with Shadow and grew concerned when Shadow started slowing down. Shadow was old,...

Mother of Red Mountains by Apple An is a compelling story set in 20th-century China that follows Jun, a young girl who faces a series of tragedies that profoundly change her life. She loses her father, who did not see the importance of education; her...

Field of Schemes is the sixth book in The Deadball Files series by J.B. Manheim. A thrilling mix of baseball history, politics, and investigative mystery, this book really wraps up the series in style. Detective Adam Wallace finds himself pulled into two cases that seem...

Waking Up at the Gates by Thom Kudla is a reflective and poetic exploration of life’s nuances. The book examines the complexities of existence, relationships, and self-discovery through essays and meditations. It is organized into thematic sections, including “Working,” “Living,” “Loving,” “Writing,” “Thinking,” “Being,” and...

Thom Kudla presents an eclectic collection of poems and poetic narratives that follow a young poet's journey through life over the years. Verses of a Poet Who Didn't Know It covers a variety of topics, ideas, and themes, encompassing the narrator's outlook toward life, humanity,...