Woefully unfair. Dedicated to a deceased father, this collection is so powerful and precious, it’s heartbreaking to realize how meaningful it would have been for the old man, if he had the chance to read it. Oh, James Crews, your dad... Read More

The Asian American experience is little known, comparatively, and that’s a shame on this country. Immigrants are the best of us. Introducing Christine Kitano—not that her work needs an AA asterisk as a selling point—and "Sky... Read More

Poetry’s about butterflies and lips as soft as rose petals, right? Yes, bad poetry. Consider that poets come from all walks of life, including Vietnam War surgeons in a daily struggle to reconcile memories of the battlefield. And faced... Read More

The Little Burrow is all abuzz with holiday cheer as Hare, Squirrel, and Mouse prepare for the morning’s gift exchange, but a frozen swallow all alone in the woods soon unwraps their plans. Festive patterns, textures, and muted tones... Read More

From confidence and grace to compassion and reflection, Helen James offers inspirational affirmations and advice in PUG: How to be the Best You. Philosophical Universal Guidance, or PUG for short, is a collection of quotes accompanied by... Read More

"Streak of Chalk" stands as a stunning example of the unique potential of graphic novels. NBM brings a classic work back to print, with Spanish creator Miguelanxo Prado’s masterful graphic novel "Streak of Chalk". Originally published... Read More