Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A refined fantasy saga with compelling characters. Beyond the Pale Blue Sun is the second in a dramatic odyssey spanning the Cerulean Universe. It has been more than a decade since A’zra was rescued and placed in stasis. The intervening years have been a time of geographic exploration and scientific development as species come together […]
Agonizing and inspiring story of hope and survival. When reflecting on the atrocities perpetrated against the Jews and other small groups during the Holocaust, Germany automatically comes to mind. Young Musia (Shulamit Perlmutter) is thrust into the German occupation of her European hometown Horochów. First her father is taken from their home, then her family
A stirring and emotional picture book that highlights the value of prayer. At school, Bob is a self-proclaimed bully who picks on his fellow second-grade classmates, pulling their hair, tripping them, shoving them, and the like. He takes pride in his punishments and is never helpful or friendly. His teacher, Mrs. Rose, is a Christian
Once upon a time, on an island far, far away, lived the lovely Princess Soraia. Her mother had died years earlier and her father Netuno, the King and a mighty man of the sea, is away most of the time. For company, Soraia has only her aging lady-in-waiting and a compassionate jester. As the days
A charismatic story brimming with wonder and heart. Childhood is a time of discovery and change. That’s true for creatures of all sorts, and in I Can’t Reach It! by Jana Buchmann, we find that it’s true for growing giraffes. Moyo is a young giraffe calf, just learning how to do certain things on her
Passion dances with violence in this evocative collection. “One finger to take a life.” It is from this mindset and perspective that we can begin to explore War, What Comes After by Brendan S Bigney. These powerful poems delve into the psyche of a person moving through the loopholes and up the ranks and eventually
Breathes new life into a consequential time period. The Turn is a gripping and objective look at American history, specifically of President Abraham Lincoln and his inner circle, and the ideologies and politics that ruled the day. Spanning nearly a decade in the mid-1800s, DL Fowler fills in history’s gaps with intelligent deductions and a
Diann Floyd Boehm provides an exciting and fantastical trip to the Serengeti in this Moonling Adventures picture book. Two children in the Moon, along with their pet dogs, take a close look at the animals found in the Serengeti, thanks to a simulation spaceship. The well-trained dogs take the controls, and the characters in the
A thorough and practical guide for anyone that would like to improve their leadership skills. A good leader isn’t always born that way. Sometimes, they must be forged, and The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership is a thorough and practical guide for anyone that would like to improve their leadership skills. Many of the chapters
A mystery that will appeal to middle school aged readers, or to anyone that enjoys a light and fun sleuth story. Summer is a busy time for the coastal town of Asbury, especially with the Food Network in town featuring local restaurants. Brady’s, the town’s most popular eatery, faces some competition as a new restaurant
Childlike and whimsical, evoking Dr. Seuss with its ear-tickling flow. The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship is a precious little book for young children, written by Nadja Springer. The story begins with the intrepid and curious Tree, a wonderful member of the tree family who yearns to see more than just
Whole Lot of Hullabaloo is a short trip back in time to 2011 at good old Central Ohio University. The book is a satiric snapshot of the social and political issues found across the United States. Ian Mueller is enjoying his college days on a generous lacrosse scholarship. His buddy Troy keeps encouraging a more
A delightful short story that is sure to captivate young readers. On a class field trip to the zoo, Merren and her fellow classmates are given a challenging task from their teacher. They are asked to, “Photograph an animal that sounds just like your name!” Many of the students are having difficulties photographing the appropriate
A stunning emotional journey. Fate may be a cruel mistress, but she doesn’t always get the last word. As a child, Emma had to endure the tragic loss of her best friend Kate to an indomitable enemy. Vowing then and there to fight the brain cancer that stole Kate from her, Emma has devoted her
An easily immersive and delightfully dynamic story that will keep you guessing. Treading a fine line to keep her private life private, Bella James is a successful actress whose career has shifted from television to the stage. The story opens with a charming date night for Bella and her veterinarian boyfriend at a local drive-in
Wiley and his older sister JuJu are dropped off at the library just before storytime. While all of the other children are enjoying the story that the librarian, Mrs. Longerhans, is reading, energetic Wiley decides to make a break for it. When the librarian isn’t paying close attention, the rambunctious boy takes off and inadvertently
Feels like a found collection of beloved memories from a true literary icon. In Love’s Labour’s Won: The Secret Life of William Shakespeare, William Gray seamlessly blends historical records with believable fiction. This tantalizing fictionalized retelling of the life of one of the most acclaimed writers ever to live is a treat for lovers of
A twisted tale that will haunt your nightmares. Gabriél de LaTierra has been a good son, an obedient son, a dedicated son, to his uncompromisingly stern and devout mother. She, Mother Juana de la Cruz, is the leader of a zealous religious order of nuns called Las Mujeres de Dios that runs an orphanage in
Roger Bowman is a crafty private detective from LA posing as a Paraguayan spy on assignment in England. If that’s a lot to take in, his initial assignment is fairly straightforward—uncover the mole within the agency. En route to a routine training exercise, Roger walks in on a horrific crime scene. A colleague has been
Makes Alexander Hamilton’s dynamic story approachable for all ages. Detailing and expounding upon the critically acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, A Kids’ Guide to Hamilton the Musical provides a simplified yet thorough explanation of the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. The book is organized into 46 chapters, one for each song in the wildly popular original musical.
An enrapturing addition to the sci-fi genre. In a dystopian future where the megacorporation Thorne Century has great power in the expanded United States, two very different youths form a remarkable connection that has the potential to bring changes not only to their lives, but also to the entire world. Billy, a youth that is
Fifty single-panel comics make up In the Knickerbocker Woods. These comics don’t follow a storyline like a graphic novel might, but there are a set of recurring animals and characters populating the comic world. The majority of the hand-drawn comics tend toward the grim and eerie. While much of the humor revolves around puns and
A wonderful sampling of compelling sci-fi narratives. The Beginning & End of All Things: Stories of Man is a collection of eleven intriguing science fiction stories from a variety of talented authors. The stories vary in length, pace and style, but all of them fit solidly into the sci-fi genre. In one post-apocalyptic tale titled
An inspirational and thoughtful guidebook. From childhood experiences that shaped who she became to the ups and downs of adult life, A.Y. Berthiaume has bared her soul and shared herself with the world in this memoir. Each chapter is written as a journal entry to the Universe about a specific incident, and often a turning
