Edited by Jeff Mann and Julia Watts, "LGBTQ Fiction and Poetry from Appalachia" is an immersive exploration of queer life within the confines of a conservative American subculture. When combined with the experience of growing up in... Read More

Illustrating integrity through a rivalry between animals, "Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds" is a fresh children’s tale. Linda Harkey’s humorous picture book "Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds" personifies three hunting... Read More

Demystifying both the darkness and hope surrounding childhood anxiety, "Henry Winterbottom and the Feeling Rainbow" is an illustrated adventure with real-world impact. "Henry Winterbottom and the Feeling Rainbow" by Jen B. Wild is a... Read More

This conceptually unique story explores the fantastical origins of an everyday feature of a child’s house. E. Dorinda Shelley’s "The Helium Table" is a fantastical children’s book that explores the downsides of a tidy home.... Read More

"The Last 8" is diverse and immersive science fiction. Clover Martinez may be a teenager, but she’s built like a soldier. Trained to fly by her air force grandfather, she’s the perfect candidate for surviving the apocalypse: clever,... Read More

The pieces in Children’s Stories move through teaching opportunities and magical, if under-explored, worlds. Children’s Stories by Delores Ray is a cute and ranging collection for young readers. Each story brings with it an... Read More

This fantasy epic has its own colorful aesthetic, and humor carries its central trio through their quest. In Benjamin M. Birney’s fantasy adventure, "The Bright Path", a vast array of creatures collide, resulting in life or death... Read More

"Betty Saves the Mob" is a lushly illustrated, high-tension picture book. In Kira Brettschneider’s dark and unique picture book "Betty Saves the Mob", Betty is a brave sheep. The farmers rarely check on her mob, as they have abundance... Read More