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The Childgrove

by John Goldsberry

In the summer of 1966, nine-year-old John is thrust into a mystery where his own voice beckons him towards a truth he has carried since birth—a truth with an unspeakable cost. Meanwhile, across the years, in 1914, another young soul named Edward grapples with the haunting family secrets that bind him. Linked by threads of tragedy, redemption, pain, and triumph, their parallel journeys converge, and the bond between the two boys transcends the limitations of time itself, imparting lessons that ec... more

Meet Zoe Richards

by Joshua Stauffer

Nine-year-old Zoe Richards is attending her first year at West End Elementary. She tries to befriend a classmate named Joshua who has autism. Zoe's friend Victoria thinks Joshua is weird, but her other friend Felix thinks Joshua is cool just the way he is. While Zoe and her classmates try to sort this out, they also have to put together an autobiography for a school project.

Genesis: The Grail Knight (Footnail)

by AK Howard

What power does the lost Holy Grail hold? In the heart-stopping fourth installment of the Footnail series, Genesis and her team face her most challenging quest yet. New clues emerge leading to the search for the lost Holy Grail. Leading her group to be fragmented into different paths, and the trials that were supposed to unite them have pulled them apart. As Gen confronts the echoes of her fractured team, she discovers a dual battle awaiting her. In her visions, a mysterious white stone... more

Zodiac Pets

by Eric Giroux

In his follow-up to Ring On Deli, Eric Giroux returns to the hard-luck hamlet of Pennacook, Massachusetts, for a comic novel about small towns and democracy. Wendy Zhou has just lost her father and is off to a brawling start in Pennacook, where floods have canalized roads and “dumpster living” is the next big thing. She finds a new sense of mission after joining the other middle-schoolers staffing the town paper, the Pennacook Beat. But when dark forces--includin... more

Untold Bedtime Stories: From The Far East

by Charlie Nawamin

8 amazing, diverse stories with positive perspectives Step into the serene world of "Untold Bedtime Stories From the Far East," where the enchanting wisdom of Eastern traditions gracefully meets the gentle essence of Western thought. Within this captivating collection, we present a tapestry of bedtime stories that will inspire young hearts and nurture their spirits. Rooted in the profound principles of Buddhist wisdom, these tales seamlessly weave the threads of karma, virtuous deeds, and the ... more

Help Me Be Me

by Samantha Reynolds

Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog

by Giselle Nevada

Join Lora and CJ on an exciting journey as they discover the importance of thorough research and preparation before welcoming a new dog into their home. Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities takes children on an educational adventure that covers various aspects of puppy care from the essential tasks of grooming and feeding to the critical elements of training and socialization. Through catchy rhymes, children will gain a deep understanding that responsible pet ownership goes beyond the bas... more

Talmadge Farm

by Leo Daughtry

It’s 1957, and tobacco is king. Wealthy landowner Gordon Talmadge enjoys the lavish lifestyle he inherited but doesn’t like getting his hands dirty; he leaves that to the two sharecroppers – one white, one Black – who farm his tobacco but have bigger dreams for their own children. While Gordon takes no interest in the lives of his tenant farmers, a brutal attack between his son and the sharecropper children sets off a chain of events that leaves no one unscathed. Talmadge Farm is a sweeping dram... more

Your Heart’s Voice

by Renée Greene Murphy

Jade always had this voice in her heart telling her the right thing to do, but it was up to her to listen to it. She finally realized once she did listen to it that she made good choices, which, in turn, made her feel good about herself. This book is a thoughtful approach to parenting to help assist your child to become intuitively aware, which helps create better choices or the right choice. This book will be a terrific addition to a school counselor's library, any school teacher's, as well ... more

Maverick Learns to Tie His Skates

by Gina Usufzy

"Maverick Learns to Tie His Skates" is a charming children's story that follow the determined 8 year old Maverick, who loves hockey but can't tie his skates. With perseverance and guidance from a coach, he learns the "bunny ears" technique, transforming a moment of frustration into a one of triumph. This book is not just about tying laces and knots; it's a celebration of of independence, the spirit of learning, and the small victories that lead to great achievements.

The Day The Colors Got Scared

by Eliana Hidalgo

When Oli and Mat begin to fight, their world gets a lot less bright. Will they be able to get along..and bring the colors back?

An Umbrella Costs the Same Even When It Doesn't Rain

by Walker Rose

This is a book of poetry.

Dodging Cupcakes: A Stem Adventure

by Laura Pashley

Mindy Bright is grieving her grandmother's death when she moves to her father's old farmhouse and enrolls in Korn Wotel, a quirky school in a motel. There, she teams up with Charlie, who loves baking for the Carnival, a school fundraiser. She also has to deal with Derek, the school troublemaker. Eager to impress everyone, Mindy builds prototypes of her game ideas. Still, she faces many obstacles and setbacks, including a mysterious boy sabotaging her plans, clashes with Derek, and a l... more

979-8-9891227-0-7

by Gerald DiPego

In these four interconnected tales, residents of a rural Illinois lake town in the 1950s move through deep love, loneliness, great joy and the mystical, as they discover the truths that linger just below the surface of everyday lives. A farm couple, a young newspaper man, an aging sign painter, and a store owner, all carry us with them on their singular journeys.

Until We Meet Again

by Ryndi Lanier

Until We Meet Again, is a story based upon the loss of a loved one. Little Opossum is curious about his brother, whom he does not remember, but hears him being spoken of. In this story, Mamma Opossum assures Little Opossum that it is alright to be curious. She tells him the story of their loved ones' time on Earth, and talks about how she sees signs that their loved one is near. Later, Little Opossum has a dream that leaves him knowing, even if Heaven is far away, his brother is always nea... more

Quite Early One Planet: The Arrival

by Jerome Austin McNicholl

Quite Early One Planet — the arrival is a mythical tale about the origins of our Alphabet. It’s alphabet creatures with feathers, scales and agile bodies. A living alphabet delivered to planet Earth ‘from all parts of the universe’ by a Great Weaver of Words. It all begins with Argo a dust frog, who has sought refuge from all his fears on a desert oasis. One day at sundown, after years alone, Argo discovers a ‘glow’ in his shadow. Within the glow a voice whispers ‘Argo set out to find you... more

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