It has been said that music is an international language. Every culture has music. As far as I know, every culture sings to its babies. More often than not, the mother sings softly to their children. This time of singing a child to sleep, or...

Finding The Way by Immigrant Writers Association is a collection of fiction, nonfiction, and essays from thirteen Canadian immigrants. The first in the fiction section of the anthology, Where I Set My Anvil, immediately sets the general tone of the collection. 'The land here, despite...

Sadness is a Dark Cloud (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is an uplifting and empowering picture book for young children who are encountering emotional difficulties. If your child is experiencing the sad feelings that life can bring, this book will both comfort and soothe them...

Justyce is the first book of Lena Moore’s Tartarus Mafia Series and features Justyce Travino and Kenzi Adrina. Kenzi receives a phone call from her stepfather Dereke, who claims that her mother is dying. Kenzi returns to Dana Point, only to discover that she has...

Fet Makes a Promise by Thomas Panis is a children’s picture book that delivers an impactful message to readers of all ages. It’s a story about a donkey named Fet who is trying to do what he can for his friends who need help. He...

Doug has been fired from yet another job. With the economy in bad shape, he had grown to expect this development and the feelings that flowed from it. Once again he will retire to his home, which needs repairs, and shrink into himself until he...

The Secret of Matterdale Hall by Marianne Ratcliffe is a slow-burn gothic historical novel set in a secluded Yorkshire boarding school. After having grown up in relative comfort, Susan Mottram finds herself thrust into poverty upon her father's death. With her mother and sister to...

Cut From Stone is the first book of the Crafting Humanity series by Brendan O'Meara. In the not-too-distant future, a cataclysmic event has divided the world into two parts -- the Federation consisting of North and South America, and the Eastern hemisphere aptly named the...

ADA: An Anthology of Short Stories comprises three stories by Shawn P. B. Robinson. The novella begins with ADA, the main story and an action-packed thriller following Teran as he must infiltrate the corrupt Sigma group. Set in a future where the population has been...

Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess is an inspiring graphic novel about an autistic girl named Mia. At school, Mia is bullied, and none of the other students seems to understand her. After school, however, she doubles as the viral singer Elle-Q. When Elle-Q’s fans want...

Santa’s Wish by Kristina Rowlands with illustrations by Mia Lloyd shares a meaningful reminder of what Christmas is truly about. In this delightful holiday story, young children and their families are excitedly preparing for the holidays with the beloved traditions of decorating, singing, and cooking....

I Love Nanny is a work of fiction in the family and mindfulness subgenres. It is lovingly crafted as a picture book for children and was penned by author C. Géraldine with illustrations by artist M. Corà. In this charming work, the author celebrates all...

The Wallace House of Pain: A Novelette centers around Xander and his estranged father, Jim. S.M. Stevens uses this short story to introduce us to Xander and his uncomfortable dinners with his father and his second wife, Kathy. Xander and Jim don’t seem to see...

Willy the Wiggle Worm is Still Wiggling by Hailee Oman is a funny children's picture book about Willy the wiggling worm. This is the second installment in this book series. Willy is still wiggling and decides to try new solutions to fix his problem. His...

In Natalie Hibberd's saga, there are only two possibilities: either you are The Inside or The Outside. The conflict between the two factions is prominent in Family Ties, the second novel in the Inside-Out world. On the one hand, we have the Inside, mired in...

Blessed with Ducks by Tristan Mowrey is a delightful story about being stuck at home, and discovering a mama mallard has made a nest in their flower garden. At first, Tristan documented Mama Mallard, whom he names Molly. He took a picture of her in...

Moms worldwide often feel that their children don't appreciate them. In this fun picture book for children aged four to six, Mommy Pleasant shares with us the good things that make moms great. Things I Know About Moms: 16 ways Moms Are Amazing! reminds us...

I Don’t Want to Be Fancy is a delightfully expressive story about the struggle against being forced to conform to social expectations. The narrator shares how she dislikes everything about being “fancy,” from uncomfortable dresses and accessories to delicate nails and hairstyles. However, her hatred...

Ghostwriter is a work of fiction in the psychological thriller and paranormal mystery subgenres. It is intended for the mature end of the young adult reading audience and was penned by the mysterious and enigmatic World Codex Staff and author Meredith Carson. Narrating the unique...

D.K. Marie’s romance Fairy Tale Lies: An Opposites Attract Novel features a story of high versus lower social class. Greta Meier is spending her summer as an intern at her father’s company, Swift Financial. While sitting in on a new client meeting, she is stunned...