Drawing inspiration from the most existentially bored quarters of the sweater-set crowd, the short stories of Virginia Pye’s "Shelf Life of Happiness" are unsettling, sighing laments. They organize church fundraisers and clean their... Read More

Aiming to inspire young artists, this fantasy story hits its mark. In Stephen Evans’s "Painting Sunsets", a young girl finds her creative calling at a completely unexpected time and place. Twelve-year old Lissa is the daughter of... Read More

Raising difficult questions of morality, this slice-of-life narrative is as heartfelt as it is entertaining. Scott Semegran’s "Boys" collects trio of fascinating stories that follow a young man in three very different stages of his... Read More

Guynn’s collection would be ideal for cultivating a love and appreciation of nature, wildlife, and conservation in elementary and middle-grade students. A curious young girl and a wise old tortoise forge an extraordinary friendship... Read More