Giving up pacifiers can be a difficult obstacle for many toddlers to overcome. Fortunately, Lindsey Coker Harris introduces us to a superhero that can help with this transition in her illustrated children’s book, Milo the Pacifier Hero. Complete with a cape and mask, Milo travels...

Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, and this is especially true for individuals who aren’t fluent in the local language. In Carla the Conqueror by Anna Maria DiDio, we meet a young immigrant from Colombia who only learned to read and write in...

Dash and the Fibonacci Fungus, written by Seth Daugherty with illustrations by Adam Maguire, is a wonderful children’s book that centers on math. One day, fifth grader Dash went to live temporarily with his Uncle Tim due to his parents’ top secret jobs in D.C....

Verlaine Crawford created her own secret garden, one to rival the garden that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden. I have a secret garden, too, created similarly out of love and respect for all that is beautiful and profound in nature. Crawford’s Endless Shades...

In Return of the Nutcracker Prince by Jasmine C. Caldwell, the enchanting world of the Nutcracker ballet extends beyond the stage into a rich, steamy, historical fantasy romance. Prince Klaus, the Nutcracker Prince, seeks the help of Clara, a mage from the Realm of Waking,...

After her own journey through burnouts and breakdowns, Ann M. Diment wrote Turning the Tables on Burnout based on the strategies she learned after two decades of struggling. Diment's twelve-year journey of healing has helped her develop methods she imparts to her readers, hoping they...

Alycat And The Sunday Scaries is written by Alysson Foti Bourque and illustrated by Chiara Civati. For Alycat, Sunday was full of scary ideas, such as a pop quiz and rain on Monday. Her mom sent her outside to play with her friends so she...

In Shield of the King by MB Mooney, from a very young age, Elowen was trained as a warrior by her father, the former Shield of the King and a general. However, there is one problem. Women had always been kept away from power positions...

Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery: A Mother and Daughter’s Climb toward Eating Disorder Freedom is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, health issues, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reader owing to the presence of strong language and...

Come Dance in the Rain is a children's book written by Steppie Morris and illustrated by Ina Kotanko. As two children play and dance in the rain, they smile at how many puddles there are to jump in, while also noticing that there are no...

Under the Stones is a work of fiction penned by author Murray Pura in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and thriller subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers find themselves transported back to the roaring '20s during Prohibition, a time...

Analyzing the Prescotts is a work of fiction in the southern, family saga, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult audience and contains some moderate sex references. Penned by author Dawn Reno Langley, readers are invited into an emotionally charged exploration...

Hailing from a family of witches, curses and hauntings were no surprise to Olivia. She was aware of the malicious force haunting her bloodline for many lifetimes. Yet, the mysterious disappearance of her son sent her reeling. To protect her loved ones from the curse,...

Gran Kissed the Blarney Stone is a children's picture book by Luann Atkin Koester. For siblings Girly and Scamp, Gran used to be a regular, calm, and, sometimes, playful gran. That is until she kissed the Blarney Stone. She went on a trip to the...

A Young Woman From the Provinces is a work of fiction by author Jo Ann Kiser in the interpersonal drama, slice-of-life, and literary subgenres. It is best suited for the general adult reading audience. This beautifully penned novel documents the transformative journey of Geneva Clay,...

The fluffy white sandy beach is what makes Coral Shores a beautiful little town. Its small, quaint, and neighborly appeal is why the townspeople want to maintain the old historic Florida charm. Dr. Emily Benton became the town’s newest veterinarian once Dr. Dinsmore retired and...

Alliteration at its best, Molly dreams of being “perfectly pretty in pink” for picture day. The only thing is, she loses one of her front teeth just before picture day. She can’t smile now, can she? Or can she risk being “imperfectly pretty in pink?”...

International Book Award Finalists Pria Dee and YoungJu Kim have written an uplifting picture book that provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of the inhabitants of a small village in India. Balu Saves the Day follows the life of Balu and his mother. Young...

Diya Dances the Dandiya is a lovely children's story by Pria Dee. Donning her lehenga and choli, Diya is ready to dance at the Navaratri Celebration. She realizes her favorite silver anklets are missing when she can't find them in her bag. She runs from...

Chrystal and the Fairy by Emma Zhou is an adorable picture book for young children. One day, a young girl named Chrystal was playing at the park with her dog Scuby. As they were enjoying the beautiful sunshine, Chrystal heard a voice calling for help....