This interactive, debut book of the Travel Rangers series by Erika Bud and illustrated by Sonia Sengupta, opens the door to imagination. Four kids, the Travel Rangers, along with their guide, explore Australia, learning all they can about this beautiful country. From the Sydney Opera House, to snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, and onto uncovering unexpected […]
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Wild Yoga: A Practice of Initiation, Veneration & Advocacy for the Earth
This is one of those books that really makes you think. It certainly made me think—in all kinds of new ways. I started out reading Wild Yoga by Rebecca Wildbear wondering where she was taking me. It reads much like a journal, and is a bit esoteric and metaphysical, so at first, I balked at […]
The Islands of Iros
Fans of fantasy, you’ll love this new middle grade release from Peruvian author, L.M. Bracklow. When three young warriors come together to fight their enemies, magic happens. Not necessarily in the way you might imagine, but rather, unfurling a path of empowerment. When fate brings three young dreamers together at the Nakamur Training Camp, they […]
Captivated By His Countess
If you’re a lover of historical romance, you need to add all the books by Kathy L. Wheeler to your shelf. She’s a talented author who writes mostly historical, but the span of her settings and plots ranges from the American West to Regency England. Her upcoming release, Captivated by His Countess, is a spicy […]
6 Picks: Books That Inspire Kids to Be Go-Getters
Who doesn’t need a little inspiration? Kids, like adults, need to be reminded of their self-worth and their innate abilities and of course, books are a great way to deliver this. While self-help and motivational books are probably the most frequented adult shelves in bookstores, the inspirational tomes for children and teens are growing in […]
Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister’s Bet
This unique, rhyming, picture book by Anthony C. Delauney and illustrated by Chiara Civati shares the story of a special bond between a boy and his big sister. Rohan is thrilled when his sister arrives and brings him a gift—a football. Excited to play with his new toy, Rohan takes his sister Nyra up on […]
Author Q&A With Erika Bud
Erika Bud started traveling overseas when she was 18 years old, working as an Au Pair. Since then, she has traveled to over thirty countries, living in both Spain and Australia. International travel is her passion, and Erika takes pride in the fact that by the age of five, her son already had two stamps […]
Gently Down This Dream: Notes on My Sudden Departure
I’ve never read a book by Hugh and Gayle Prather prior to this gift from New World Library, but I plan to. This introduction to the couple who’ve inspired many through their teachings, authentic outreach, and writings, is a great way to start—and end your indulgence. This particular book was found and finished by Gayle, […]
The Friendly Vegan Cookbook
I don’t cook that much but when I do, it’s vegetarian. I’ve been a vegetarian for twenty-five years, and to be honest, the menu can be limiting. When I came across The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn, I was impressed—not only by the variety of tasty recipes, but by the ease […]
The Story of My Settings
They say you should write what you know. Many of us writers start with something we know. Then we take it to the next level. For example, I doubt that J. K. Rowling has ever met a wizard (one could hope), but she’s been down on her luck, like her protagonist Harry. She may even […]