In Kate Gray Glass’s fantasy novel "The Keys of Persephone", a ghost without memories and a witch without powers form an alliance to stop a series of mysterious murders. Lane is a ghost tasked with capturing unruly denizens of the... Read More

Mechanical mystique abounds in Joanna Davidson Politano’s "The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House", a Christian romance novel set against the bleak, beautiful backdrop of early twentieth-century England. Abandoned by her mother at a... Read More

A shy child draws courage from a patchwork quilt in this tender picture book. When Saif declares he is too shy to play basketball with his friends, his mother comforts him by telling him his favorite quilt is made of pieces of him, like... Read More

The intricate patterns and bold colors of Persian design are woven into the illustrations of this moving tale about crosscultural connection. A boy envisions what he and his new friend will do on his friend’s first visit to his house;... Read More

Fed up with not being picked, a worn plush bear chooses discovery and adventure in this stunning picture book about finding your own way in the world—even if you have to make it up. Toys come and go from Oddmint’s Dumporeum, but not... Read More

Hues of yellow, blue, and green pair with layered textures and delicate details in this picture book about finding home in unlikely places. Coqui loves talking with her friend Emilio, the Peanut Man, as he passes by on the street outside... Read More

Inspired by a true story, this whimsical watercolor picture book uses an unlikely vessel to guide children through the anxiety of moving. After sitting in the same spot for over a hundred years, a gray Victorian house does not want to... Read More

Haunting but hopeful, this powerful picture book offers age-appropriate insights into the lives of refugees. A girl is caught in the aftermath of the Vietnam War; in the dead of night, her family flees, escaping on a rickety boat. When... Read More