Brimming with beautiful photographs and renderings, this book is a visual journey as much as a historic record of this community. World War II was over. California had an abundance of jobs for returning vets and a beautiful climate. What... Read More

Impressionistic writing invites the imagination into this sci-fi mystery with idiosyncratic characters. The sight of a plastic grocery bag drifting on the wind is common all over, but in Isla Vista it has taken on a truly menacing tone.... Read More

This interesting premise could help others look past disabilities and feel more comfortable interacting with those who have them. Born a quadriplegic, Lynn has spent the last fourteen years slowly and painstakingly working to gain... Read More

This complex and entertaining novels paints a portrait of life with sickle-cell anemia. Most people have heard of sickle-cell anemia, but many don’t know much about it. In "Burning Bright", Maryam Awaisu introduces people to the... Read More

A strong main character with a mission is someone for girls to look up to in this compelling teen-fantasy novel. When her entire race is threatened, seventeen-year-old Emi knows it is up to her to save them all, even if it means risking... Read More

High-school struggles and a distinctive teenager voice bring relatability to this paranormal romance drama. As her senior year at Northbrook Academy approaches, Lainey Young is dealing with all the usual worries of a girl in her final... Read More

Rich historical detail roots this story of a strong, sassy woman in Tudor England. England during the reign of King Henry VIII was a treacherous place. One minute it’s the Catholics who are in favor, the next it’s the Protestants.... Read More

Kindig shines light on a little-known Civil War history—what life was like for the common Confederate soldier. A great deal is known about the generals and other officers who led the troops during the Civil War, but not as much is... Read More