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The Bent Tree Path, Book One: A Secret Trail of Tears

by Joan T Warren

From two different war-time eras in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Lena, a Scots-Irish-Cherokee farmgirl from a loving family who marries young, and Becca, a lost teen in a large, dysfunctional family, must escape their abusive homes to save themselves and their children, but face larger obstacles that threaten to ensnare them in vicious cycles of shame and secrecy. How do these two lives intersect? What will it take to break the cycle?

Dropseed: The Story of Three Sad Women

by Nettie Magnan

Intertwining stories bring together three women and the heaviness of choice. In a small prairie town where the landscape is both beautiful and isolating, we meet an artist, a caregiver, and a dying woman, each bonded by their parallel struggles with fulfillment and the inconsistencies of human connection. Confined to monotony and caring for her mother, Sally enlists the curative elements of her art to ease a growing sense of guilt. An elderly Mary, meanwhile, grapples with a loss of independe... more

The Adventures of Myron and Swimmy

by Mario Nacinovich

Hop along with Swimmy and Myron as they venture across the desert in search of an ostrich egg.

Mr. Robert's Arctic

by Robert Bullock

The exploration of the Northwest Passage unfolds as a remarkable chapter in human history, marked by tenacity, resilience, and an unwavering pursuit of new trade routes and knowledge of the unknown. This Arctic sea route, threads through hazardous ice floes and islands to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The region, located in northern Canada that borders the Arctic Ocean, has fascinated explorers for centuries, becoming a symbol of both challenge and potential. \tReaders of Mr. ... more

Mr. Robert's Lagoon

by Robert Bullock

During the time of Aristotle (384–322 BCE), ancient Greece flourished in philosophy, culture, art, and architecture. Greece was then the keystone of cultural influence and power of Western civilization, which was centered in Athens, the Greek capital. \tIn 345 BCE, Aristotle left Plato’s Academy in Athens to go to Lesbos, an island in the Aegean Sea. Lesbos was on the eastern edge of Athens’s circle of influence. The island allowed Aristotle more freedom to engage in personal research ... more

From the Desk of Lizzie Lazowski

by Melody J. Bremen

When 8th grader Lizzie Lazowski receives a pen pal assignment, she puts her letter into a bottle and throws it into the ocean. A few days later, she receives an anonymous response in her mailbox. She continues to write to her mystery pen pal, answering prompts like what’s your favorite food (milkshakes), and who is your best friend (she doesn’t have one at the moment). Through her letters, she tells about her biggest dream: to secure a spot at Northcrest High School for the Arts. If she submi... more

IF AESOP WERE ALIVE TODAY

by SUSANNAH DAVIES

A collection of fables with modern topics including deforestation, racism, sexism, protecting bees, mobile phones, refugees, classism, ageism , Bonfire Night, diet and Covid.

The Foreigners

by NEWAY ATNAFU

The Foreigners is a historical/generational fiction that highlights questions about culture, religion, education, relationship, family and origin and the impact of politics on people’s lives. It gives perspectives on African/Ethiopian traditions in contrast to western civilization. It tells the story of childhood friends who started from humble beginnings, the ups and downs they had to go through, their experiences as immigrants in foreign lands and their perspectives as they reflected on their... more

Did You Fart

by Dr. Andrew Wilson Wang

“Did you Fart” is a fun and educational story about a little boy named Fred, who is curious about a certain smell. He decides to take a closer sniff at his family members. Follow the thoughts of Fred as he learns and solves the age old question.

The Birds the Bees and You

by Kenna Cronen

In this engaging and educational tale, Lucy and Joey embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the mysteries of nature, the miracle of birth, and the importance of personal boundaries. The book, The Birds, The Bees, and You, is a gentle introduction to these topics, designed to foster open conversations between parents and their children.

Steal Away

by Lance Levens

A literate 19 yr. old slave in 1830 Georgia attempts to teach other slaves to read the Bible. If he's caught, the punishment is death. Angels help; demons hinder. Eventually, he is caught and hanghed, but his life becomes a brigfht light for all those who are oppressed and hope fpr a better life.

mothers of the projects

by melissa winston

Urban housing projects are often thought of as places built by poverty and infested with crime. However, for Jamesetta and her family, the Henry Horner Homes become a beacon of hope, a source of comfort, and a place of refuge. While Jamesetta believes their situation is temporary, she soon becomes part of a tight-knit group of Henry Horner mothers, who are the pillars of the community. It appears Jamesetta has finally found a place she can truly call home, but has she counted all the costs? Will... more

Magda Revealed

by Ursula Werner

What would Jesus do? This wry, irreverent, fictionalized account of his life and ministry—told from the perspective of disciple Mary Magdalene—will implode everything you thought you knew. Jesus Christ—Yeshua, to his friends—is not happy. Two thousand years after his death, he sees Earth heading toward oblivion. Ever eager to save humanity, he asks Mary Magdalene (Magda) for help. It’s time to tell the real story of our time together, he says. Time to correct all the misinformation, misogyny,... more

Darkening of the Light

by Robert Hays

Although he misses Melinda, the girl he left behind, after his time as a homeless orphan on the streets of Paducah Jeter thinks being a groom in the White House stables, and life in general in the nation’s capital, is all he’ll ever want. His friend and mentor, Shakespeare-quoting Union Army Captain Joseph Emerson, is an advisor to President Lincoln. With the President just re-elected and the war with the Confederacy won, they all see bright days ahead. But an assassin’s bullet brings their ... more

Common Sense & Other Tales of Disillusionment

by Aj Saxsma

Aj's Common Sense & Other Tales of Disillusionment digs into the complexities of human nature in this compelling collection of short stories, revealing the profound and sometimes dark truths beneath the surface of everyday existence. The unraveling of a family, a tormented film director, a future where robots are integrated into society, the intimate and fragile dynamics of a relationship tested by the burdens of everyday life, and the enigmatic disappearance of a man told through the fragmen... more

979-8-9900358-0-5

by Sharon Curcio

There’s harrowing tension in being Asayi. But readers will be drawn to those who form Asayi’s circle to oppose a punitive regime. Court intrigues swirl, underbelly characters from different levels of society emerge, deceptions reign, yet truth emerges at the end. This work is not a simple “coming of age” drama. Layers of nuance unfold: the vulnerability of an autistic young woman in a merciless time period; political unrest, physical survival, secret identities, and finding one’s tribe and love... more

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