Love overcomes racial and religious barriers in Mary Glickman’s historical novel Ain’t No Grave, set against the backdrop of the lynching of Leo Frank and the founding of the Anti-Defamation League. Max and Ruby are friends and... Read More

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s life, though thorned with tragedy, blooms within this inspirational picture book. The real-life inspirations for Burnett’s most famous works, including A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, are revealed... Read More

Dreamy watercolors and charming animal characters make this primer on collective action accessible and engaging for children. A sheep searches for a way to share her dream of a better world with her friends even though she is unable to... Read More

An exiled witch contends with murderous forces in Stacie Murphy’s beguiling novel The Witch’s Secret. In the Civil War-era, Joya, having misused her magic against the strict rules of her Boston magisterium, is sent to live with... Read More

Even during the Rush Era, Quill took his time cleaning the forest, mountains, and sea that all the animals enjoy. His efforts went unnoticed. When Quill went into hibernation, however, the other animals soon realized the impact of his... Read More

The island of Cyprus is centered in Alex Christofi’s eye-opening historical exposé "Cypria". Situated in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, Cyprus is located at several crossroads: the European, Asian, and African tectonic... Read More

Written in time with Lake Powell’s water level decline, Life After Dead Pool is Zak Podmore’s clear-eyed but hopeful assessment of the potential restoration of Glen Canyon. After years of severe drought, Lake Powell’s plummeting... Read More

An iconic portrait of George Washington comes to life in this painterly picture book. George Washington is a man of action who loathes making idle conversation and sitting for portraits. Gilbert Stuart is the premier portrait painter of... Read More