An intimate yet sprawling chronicle of life in Iran before and during its revolutionary years in the late seventies, Rabeah Ghaffari’s "To Keep the Sun Alive" presents the nation’s monumental changes from the perspective of a small... Read More

Héctor Aguilar Camín’s compelling memoir "Adiós to My Parents" recalls the romance, marriage, and eventual separation of his mother and father, from their first flirtation to their deaths following decades of estrangement.... Read More

A decidedly non-superhero “team book,” "Cellies" is the fun and briskly paced story of six employees of a mobile phone retail store. Led by their gung-ho but slightly dim manager, Christian, the Jog Mobile crew attempt to manage... Read More

Environmental journalist Andrew Reeves labels "Overrun" “an environmental travelogue.” In it, he follows the Asian carp along its invasive path through North America. In some respects, the book reads like a modern-day horror tale, in... Read More

In this garden adventure with a surprising scientific twist, a mouse, Scampers, uses the powers of observation, investigation, and methodical research skills to save hungry mice from a fierce owl standing guard over the fruits and... Read More

In this introduction to the basic principles of feminism, including kindness, fairness, and respect, young boys are encouraged to take responsibility for their words and actions. Rhyming verses and multihued illustrations show both girls... Read More

As the stars come out, cuddly critters settle in for bedtime with well-loved blankies and cozy pillows, bidding each other goodnight—or shubh raatri in India, god natt in Norway, and usiku mwema in Tanzania. This book would be an... Read More

Greet the new day with a smile, a hello, and a mug of something steamy with this cheery salute to the diversity found in the languages and countries of the world. Join a flying fox from the Philippines or a friendly Portuguese-speaking... Read More