Bobby Bear, Freddy Fox, and the Big Five Safari Adventure by Dean Jacques is an engaging children's adventure story. Bobby Bear and Freddy Fox are the best of friends but they love to compete against one another. When their parents announce a holiday, an African...

In Wishing on Rainbows, Laura Silveira takes readers on an emotionally raw and transformative journey through grief, loss, and unexpected renewal. This memoir is not just a story of surviving the unimaginable pain of losing a child; it's a testament to the indomitable resilience of...

The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

Nightflower of Comanche Mound by Katlyn Bates is a coming-of-age story with a distinctly different flavor. Charley Kensey is sixteen and, with her father no longer part of the family, is vainly searching for familial connection and her place in the world. She invites herself...

The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson is a unique and engaging retelling of the creation story from the Book of Genesis. It stands out with its rhythmic, rhymed stanzas that bring the story of God’s creation to life in a memorable way. It...

The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

In A Quest to Discover the Essence of Faith, Evangelia VanPatten details her life. She was brought up by Greek immigrants, and her upbringing influenced her greatly. Her mother is deeply religious and also hopes her children will have a better life than she did....

Maegen Lara’s Life Skills for Teens Toolkit is an empowering guide for teens in developing essential life skills. The book covers many topics, from mastering a growth mindset and emotional intelligence to navigating financial literacy, cyber safety, and building healthy relationships. Lara uses a friendly...

The premise is simple. In Sharon Williams's Because He Loved Us, the author invites the reader on a journey of Jesus’ ministry, and how it relates to contemporary times. Written about the progression of the Lord’s life, from his early times through his youth and...

In Ella's Letter to Santa by Ashley Hohmann, young Ella is the only girl in a family of four brothers, and her greatest wish is to have a baby sister. She eagerly wishes on a wishing star each night, imagining a sister to share secrets...

Adam's Favorite Things by Ashley Hohmann follows Adam and his Creepy Crawly Animal ABCs. Adam’s love for reptiles and creepy crawlies shows in this alphabetical journey through the world of reptiles, spiders, insects, and amphibians. Every letter of the alphabet has a different creature with...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

Alex Blasts Off (Alex the Astronaut) by Ashley Hohmann invites young readers to join Alex, an imaginative young boy with a passion for space exploration. In this delightful story, Alex dreams of being an astronaut, setting out on his rocket adventure to study aliens. His...

Adam the Alligator by Ashley Hohmann is part of The Adam Series of books for kids. Adam loves reptiles; he especially loves alligators, and he dreams about being one. One day, he lets his imagination take over, and using information he gained from reading books,...

How far can a parent’s love really reach? In I Love You to the Moon! by Ashley Hohmann, a bedtime conversation turns into a playful journey across the solar system. When Mom tells Alex she loves him all the way to the sun, Alex insists...

Plagued Lands by Nikki Brooke is a compelling young adult sci-fi tale set in a dystopian future where cities enclosed in glass bubbles offer protection from rampant diseases. Sixteen-year-old Martina, a resilient Colombian teen caring for her younger brother, begins to question their bubble's safety...

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...

In Alex's New Job by Ashley Hohmann, we follow Alex as he explores various careers, each representing a path of potential and possibility. Alex had chosen to be an astronaut. That day, he entered the kitchen to announce to his parents that he was no...

Tiki Time: It’s My Turn by Fates and JJ. invites readers into the enchanting world of Tiki, a young boy with a warrior's heart and boundless imagination, living in the vibrant jungle village of TikiTown. Despite Tiki's brave aspirations, his recent behavior has been puzzling...