In The Only Me by Marissa Bader, we are introduced to a set of twins that couldn’t be more different. Stella loves to dress up in frilly dresses and outfits while her sister is more of a tomboy and prefers to wear t-shirts and leggings....

Oh No, Riley! by Valerie Whetstone, illustrated by Mel Schroeder, is a children’s picture book that will encourage kids to develop a positive mindset. Six-year-old Jake wants a dog and his dad tells him that having a dog is a big responsibility. He assures his...

I Don’t Want to Be Fancy is a delightfully expressive story about the struggle against being forced to conform to social expectations. The narrator shares how she dislikes everything about being “fancy,” from uncomfortable dresses and accessories to delicate nails and hairstyles. However, her hatred...

Izzy jumped and ran to the Christmas tree in excitement because of the gifts from Santa. She couldn’t wait to see what new toys she got on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, Izzy saw a stuffed animal waiting for her and was disappointed. Her parents introduced the...

The Independent Child: A Modern Day Story of Growing up and Happily Ever After! by Arwen Russo is a story of one girl's hard work and perseverance. Macy has two siblings, Ed and Yuna. They are all distinctive in their own ways and have different...

Turning The Corner is an adventure drama story for preteens by Ruozhen Ma. Inspired by her own experiences of re-joining school after two years of distance learning due to COVID lockdowns since 2020, Ruozhen recalls the period of adjustment she and her friends had to...

A young girl named Eleanora, who adores music, is the subject of Musical Soul Mates. She can distinguish between happy and sad sounds, hears them everywhere she goes, and gives them distinct names. She considers music to be her best friend because she confides all...

Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu begins on the morning of Soso’s ninth birthday on a special date, the ninth of September. Soso is preoccupied with two things. The first is if she will get the nail polish kit and purple hair extensions...

The Birthday Princess, by Tatyerra Mikell and illustrator Patricia Grannum, celebrates the magic of birthdays and practicing self-care with those you love. Kiyah shares a birthday with her Aunt Cee, who she dubs the “birthday queen.” While waiting for Aunt Cee, Kiyah and her parents...

It's OK to Lose! is a wonderful educational story for children by Stephanie Chan on how to deal with losing in the everyday activities of life. The first thing I noticed and liked is the opening page. On this page, children can fill in the...