As children grow up, they develop friendships with their peers, and knowing how to effectively resolve conflict and maintain relationships is a huge learning opportunity. While it is valuable to interpret your emotions, it is also crucial to realize how your feelings and perceptions of...

Eleanor Raynett, or Ellie, is determined to start her life anew after a painful breakup with her boyfriend, who thinks she is boring. Ellie rents Flint Cottage in a small English village called Pumbledown. The house is old, and some rooms are strangely cold, but...

Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family by Gail Straub is more than just a memoir—it’s a journey across both the world and the soul. Straub takes us from the Sahara’s endless dunes to the Himalayas’ towering peaks, weaving together stories of adventure, activism,...

Saving the Lost Girl: A Memoir of Healing shows the life of Kelly Jean Torres, who overcame a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and abandonment. She shares her experiences with both her biological and foster families, where she and her sisters were subjected to physical,...

Macie and the Magic Veggies by Peter Contardo is an enchanting picture book that takes young readers on a delightful journey to discover the origins of their food. The book emphasizes the magic found in nature and the nurturing bonds of family. With her Grandpa’s...

Property of the Revolution by Ana Hebra Flaster is a memoir of Flaster's family life in Cuba before, during, and after the Cuban Revolution. Growing up in Havana, she recalls the vibrant community that was torn apart by politicking. Her family, especially her mother, faced...

Sword of the Fallen by G J Ogden is an action-packed fantasy where humans and dragons are barely holding onto peace, and Sir Torin Cadwell, the illegitimate son of a ruthless king, is caught up in something much bigger than himself. When the ancient dragon...

Landing at the Top by David Jackson is a memoir that follows Jackson's adventurous journey to achieve his dreams, beginning with an early passion for flying. At sixteen, he took a solo flight from Fullerton, California, to Las Vegas, where he faced a bit of...

Sydney, Bean, and the Missing Gloves by Janice E. Collins introduces Sydney, a pup who is afraid when left home alone, especially during thunderstorms. To cope, she buries the evidence of her anxiety, hoping her parents won’t find out. One day, her parents bring home...

Kid Scientists at the Beach is a children’s picture book written by Dallas Woodburn, with illustrations by Spencer Liriano Navarro. The story follows Harper and Theo, two young scientists who have a delightful day at the beach. They set up a tent with their mothers,...

Whiskers and the Cat Café by Susan Montgomery is a tale of Friendships and Forever Homes. Whiskers, Sunny, Socks, and Fluffy all live in a cozy Cat Café, waiting for their forever homes. Whiskers loves playing with visitors to the Café, but he really wants...

Sketches from the Periphery by M.P. Summers explores life on the edge of conflict. The story unfolds through the experiences of a young expatriate named Alexander Barr who is working as a contractor in Darfur. Readers are pulled into the desolate landscape of Sudan in...

In 'Til the River Calms by Julia Maiola, the author presents an alternate version of 1835. War erupts in Arregia and Verlutte over gold discovered in a neutral area, and the winner will receive rights to the gold as well as the control of the...

Around the World in Eighty Photos by Jeremiah A. Gilbert is a beautiful collection of photos that takes you on a journey across the world, but it’s more than just a bunch of nice pictures. Each one comes with a short reflection that makes you...

Kate the Earthling is a children's picture book written by Kate Shooltz, featuring illustrations by Winona Kieslich. The story follows a young girl named Kate who moves to a new place and begins to wonder about the meaning of home. During a walk in her...

In Milden and the Vanishing Numbers by Nabila Nawaz, Milden is a creative boy who loves painting, reading, and dreaming. But Math? Now that was a different matter. When it was his turn to solve a Math problem on the board in class, he wanted...

Staying Married Is the Hardest Part is an honest and intimate story about love, marriage, and self-discovery. Bonnie Comfort explores the elements that gradually strengthen a marriage as she recounts the highs and lows of a long-term partnership. The author explores the painful aspects of...

Reading aloud with children provides so many benefits. In addition to developing language and communication skills, reading can create a stronger bond between parent and child. Breezy The Cloud, written by Jessalyn Bazzle and illustrated by Jamie Cain, does just that. Through its simple imagery...

Dana Gradaya Farrell's If It Wasn’t for the Orange Grove intricately weaves the lives of two women, Ula and Elizabeth, as they struggle with love, identity, and challenges from social norms in late 1980s Florida. Ula, a talented cook and seamstress, works in the Montgomerys’...

Into the Cauldron by Glenn Starkey is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the American Civil War, with Trooper Jonah Gustafson caught in a whirlwind of conflict, loss, and survival. After enlisting in the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, Jonah's trek takes him beyond the traditional...