The Aim to Endeavor by Susana Henschel offers a reflective journey that combines the artistry of poetry with the visual impact of scenic photography, creating a unique experience of self-discovery and emotional exploration. Henschel weaves her narrative with an intuitive understanding of human emotions. The...

A Gift of Life by Rachelle Burk is a heartwarming and educational picture book about organ and tissue donation. The story revolves around Sam, Noah's loving and caring father. Sam's generous spirit brings smiles to those around him. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes, and the doctors inform...

Geri o Shimasu by Alia Luria is a memoir of her time as a law student in Tokyo in the early 2000s, where she was thrust head-first into adjusting to a foreign culture. She finds herself muddling through health issues and everyday hurdles, from securing...

The Secret in Our Genes: Out of Africa and Into the World by Buelo Addaeyah is a profound exploration of heritage and ancestral journeys that transcend geography and time, offering young readers a vivid gateway into the past. This book is not simply a history...

Rising Sun Falling Rain by Trish Devine is set in Japan in 1946 soon after the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. Volunteer Mick Mitchell signs up for a year to help the local people after the devastation. Leaving his parents' New Zealand farm, he is keen...

Liam and Stinky Owl by Jennifer and William Skinner is a children's book that follows Liam and his new best friend, Stinky Owl, who may have an unpleasant smell but proves to be a loyal and brave companion. One day, while playing in the forest,...

The Moonshiner’s Wife by Twyla Dione Smith offers readers a glimpse into the rugged life of the American South during the tumultuous era of the Great Depression. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Birdie Fontenot, a resilient woman bound by love and hardship, Smith crafts...

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...

When People Leave: A Story of Love, Lies, and Finding the Truth by Leslie A. Rasmussen will appeal to fans of dramas, mysteries, and women's fiction. A successful realtor, Carla Weiss takes her own life and leaves her three daughters, Morgan, Charlotte, and Abby, inconsolable. The...

Children’s books are incredibly powerful vehicles of social messaging. When a book is written for a younger audience, it not only has the opportunity to teach and create space for challenging conversations among children but for their parents and caretakers as well. In My...

Liam and Stinky Owl: The Christmas Lesson by William and Jennifer Skinner is a children’s book that weaves a festive story with important life lessons, making it a delightful read for the holiday season. The story centers on Liam, a young boy with an unusual...

Princess Meesa by Dr. Kindra Westercamp is a wholesome children’s story about what it means to be a real princess. Young Meesa lives with her mother, father, and ‘copycat’ sister. Meesa’s sister wants to be just like her, but Meesa knows that being royal is...

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,...

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...