Gand’s impressive talent for descriptive writing drives this story of two unbearable teens who fall in love. "10 Reasons Not to Fall in Love", by Walucia Gand, is a romance about two unlikeable teenagers and the undeniable attraction... Read More

Childhood companions in the early 20th century grow to love each other amid the turmoil of racist upheaval and sexist restrictions in a touching story of abiding loyalty. In "Tangled Roots", Marianne K. Martin presents two intelligent... Read More

A fantasy cruise ten years into the past allows a glimpse of the nautical path not taken in a woman’s life as she sails away from her desired destination—a fulfilling relationship. Amy Impellizzeri’s literary experiment,... Read More

Plagued by nightmares, comic superhero–adoring Charlie is lovable in his innocence and sheepishness. He’s bullied at school, but when his most frightening nightmares turn out to be true, he must learn to take control and overcome his... Read More

Raffetto’s extensive knowledge of his subject elevates his writing in this unique collection that blends storytelling and the essay form. Joseph Raffetto uses the lives and works of writers F. Scott Fitzgerald and George Orwell to... Read More

This tale of two cities effectively compares and contrasts the disparate cultures of ancient Paris and modern Los Angeles. Diane Ratican compares the unique attractions of two popular metropolitan areas in Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? An... Read More

Monster makes the best of a bad situation in this well-done installment of the Monster & Me series. A monster comes up with a creative substitution for a Christmas tree in Paul Czajak and Wendy Grieb’s delightful picture book,... Read More

Wells tells a haunting tale of three Canadian Indians and abuse during their forced schooling in government institutions. In "Wawahte", Robert P. Wells sets out to tell the story of Canada’s First Nation children who were taken from... Read More