Fancy brushes, paints, and papers aren’t needed to make art memorable. Stressing “the process of art” rather than the product, Kohl gives teachers, parents, day care providers, and others who work with children ages 4-10 fabulous... Read More

There are any number of inspirational books that include various “systems” for improving one’s work situation. Many of these books, however, are either too vague in the advice they convey, or too complex in the way they suggest... Read More

Erica-Lynn Huberty’s idiosyncratic narrators add a luminescent quality to the gothic tales they tell. Her meticulous attention to the unique sensibilities of time stamps her plots, drawing the reader into unexpected contemplation of... Read More

That Dog Won’t Hunt by Lou Allin reveals that a dog is not just man’s best friend but also woman’s. When Rick Cooper meets Gladys Ryan with her stalled car in the Mojave Desert, he is happy to help her. He is equally willing to... Read More

With "Wanderlust", the masters in art book production at Porcupine’s Quill have trained a spotlight on another talented craftsperson. In this third in their series of wordless novels edited by the notable George A. Walker,... Read More

There’s a reason why quilts are considered heirlooms. These beautiful pieces of folk art seem to speak of history and family through every stitch. Quilt designs range from very simple to impossibly complex and making the decision to... Read More

After coming in past curfew yet again, Beto’s usual argument with his father takes a violent turn. He has been threatening to run away for weeks, and now Beto takes off into the night, deserting his parents and his younger brother... Read More

For parents tired of their ADD/ADHD children’s forgetfulness, lost homework, messy bedrooms, and tantrums over chores, there’s help in this easy-to-read yet long-lasting guide. Building on her previous book Clean Your Room…So I Can... Read More