Although this collection is inconsistent, with works of quality and originality juxtaposed with pieces of clichéd phrasing and tired imagery, by and large Triumphs soothes, uplifts, and inspires gratitude and good works. Mary A. Bell is... Read More

A crop of fantasy writers, apparently inspired by their youthful exposure to Mary Stewart, C.S. Lewis, Lloyd Alexander, Ursula K. Le Guin, and J.R.R. Tolkien, have turned to self-publishing and small presses as an alternative to... Read More

The various sounds that many letters have in English can be overwhelming for children, especially for non-native speakers. However, this unique alphabet book demonstrates that learning sounds can be fun. Each page is dedicated to one... Read More

Throughout recorded history, humans have relied on introspection to help them understand the meaning of life and how they fit into it. In today’s multitasking atmosphere, there seems to be little time for people to engage in... Read More

“At times, there have been tremendous spurts of accomplishment by segments of mankind,” Daniel Theron writes, “each of which had sooner or later attained its zenith, reached a plateau, and then faded away into history, as if the... Read More

As the official librarian at Ballonsboro High School, Bessy Beebody, star of The Official Librarian: Bessy’s Back, has almost too much to deal with. Determined to be the best librarian ever, Bessy runs into trouble on her first day of... Read More

The history of Native American peoples is often a tragic mix of broken treaties and repeated clashes with the forces of manifest destiny that marched across the North American frontier. The story of the Southern Cheyenne, a tribe... Read More

Mental illness within a family is frightening, especially for young children who witness parental behavior they don’t understand. Author Texanna Fernandez attempts to explain the family consequences of bipolar disease, which can cause... Read More