In Search of the Lost Words by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori is a vibrant and heartfelt graphic novel aimed at young readers navigating the complexities of multilingual and multicultural identities. The story follows Anna, a bilingual protagonist, as she embarks on an imaginative journey to reconnect with...

Cowboy Cooper and the Ghost Town is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Ben St. James. It follows Cooper McGee, affectionately known as Cowboy Cooper to his family and friends due to his love for the Old West. One day, Cowboy Cooper’s teacher...

One fateful, stormy night, a couple stumbled upon a little girl lying on the sand. There were no footprints, no sign of anyone else—as if she was a secret the ocean itself had wanted to keep but couldn’t. Years later an old letter would find...

In Journey Through The Forest of Thimbleton by RJ Smith, Arthel is an orphaned teen raised in the village of Ferall Woods. The villagers have embraced him as their own, but he longs to discover his true lineage and venture into the woods beyond his...

Unleashing the Power Within by Lisa McCarthy is a collection of original poems that cover multiple themes, with each reading as a standalone, and all ranging greatly in length, tone, and tenor. The poem New Year, New Chapter uses a rhythmic, chant-like structure and an...

Dax to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods by Scott Feld is a captivating children’s chapter book that embarks on a journey with Dax, a young boy grappling with self-doubt and fear. Through imaginative storytelling and lively characters, Dax confronts his “stinky blobs”...

If Not for the Love of Others: An Autobiography of Abuse, Survival, and Salvation by Antaeus is a raw and deeply personal account of overcoming adversity through strength and the transformative power of love. This book explores the harsh realities of a life marked by...

“Hurry and wait—that was the way of the Royal Navy.” For Lieutenant Joseph Duncan, the protagonist of Sailing Toward the Tempest by Kent M. Schwendy, things are much more complicated than that. The story begins in 1795 aboard HMS Fidelity, where Joseph serves as a...

Alan Champlin's Harry the High Versus Larry the Low takes place in a serene town. The weather is nice and sunny! Everyone's having fun. Harry the High, the superhero of sunshine, praises himself for a job well done. Out of nowhere, dark clouds begin to...

Anger and the Birthday Blunder teaches kids how to manage anger. It’s Tessa’s birthday, and she’s desperate for an electric piano. But things don’t go according to plan, and her younger brother Josh gets in the way. Tessa feels like she is going to burst,...

Judy the Service Dog by Sallie Dawkins is a touching and informative children’s book that introduces young readers to service animals through a determined puppy named Judy. From her earliest days, Judy shows promise, and her path is set toward becoming a fully trained service...

On the Edge by Adria Sanders is a heartfelt memoir that follows the author's journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Sanders shares how she went from being a child who couldn't open up to anyone about her dreams to someone who embraces the mysteries of...

My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death by Beka Wueste is a haunting collection that examines mortality not as a distant, shadowy figure but as a close and personal companion. This eight-story anthology portrays death in unexpected ways: sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce,...

Why do people leave their homes to work in a foreign country, and what do they find? Eileen Cahill explores this theme in Piñatas for the Year of the Dragon. She shares 12 stories based on her own experiences and interviews with others who crossed...

Daughters of the Empire by Erik Lenhart is an incredible science fiction novel that keeps the reader hooked until the end. The story begins with Admiral Valerica Crassus, a time-hardened veteran, who faces an internal moral battle over the ethics of the final stage of...

Rosie the Silkie Hen is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Marian Gardner. It follows Rosie, a black-feathered Silkie hen who wishes to wear clothes. She knows this has never been done before. Chickens did not wear clothes, but she was about to...

Before the Lights Go Out by Jafe Danbury is a sweeping domestic thriller that weaves mystery and family drama together. Reagan Dunkel, a photographer living in Washington State, receives a devastating diagnosis: she has retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited genetic disorder that will render her completely...

Emerald Drizzleweather Bogwater has an unfortunate name, unfortunate red hair, and an unfortunate tendency to rebel. When she escapes her small, dull, slow village (where everyone and everything is in shades of green) to see the world, she discovers something she wasn't bargaining for...a whole...

A Forever Family Living in the Big House by Sal A. Edwards is a story of sharing and living together. Now by sharing and living together, the author also includes animals. The book is an educational story where the world of children is opened up...

Dinosaur George and the Paleonauts: Episode One: Raptor Island by George Blasing and Mark Miller is an exhilarating and adventurous short story, introducing young readers to the concept of time travel, paleontology, and prehistoric animals and dinosaurs. Move over Jurassic Park; here comes Dinosaur George...