Instead of playing basketball with the kids who tease him, D.J. runs home to the seclusion of his backyard tree house. What may appear to be innocent playground joking may actually be quite malicious, and cause serious emotional harm. In... Read More

Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Bernstein is confused. Everyone is saying that her favorite uncle, Bradford, died of a “heart attack brought on by his pneumonia-weakened lungs.” But that doesn’t make sense to Phoebe. Bradford “was strong... Read More

Everyone has secrets. Some secrets are happy, like the one Grandpa has for Ruby. She’s going to be a big sister, and Grandpa has “been hiding shiny things” that he plans to pass on to her. Other secrets are sad, such as Dad’s... Read More

Lola, a turtle, and Fred, a frog, dream of taking wing like the birds they watch soaring over their heads. With perseverance, cooperation, and imagination, this unlikely pair transform this dream into reality. This is a wordless tale... Read More

In this timeless folktale, a couple living in a cottage on a countryside in Europe seem content with life and work until Shon (pronounced Shorn) notices that his wife, Sian (pronounced Sharn) “always seemed as fresh as a buttercup”... Read More

“I hate being alone, especially at night; all I do is watch TV and drink. The few times I didn’t, I didn’t sleep at all. I have too much angst. My mind won’t stop; I can’t shut it off.” The speaker is the author in the days... Read More

Going from clerical to management; graduating from the campus to the office; going from a job in a small town to one in the city; wanting to create a look that commands respect and attention one that states competence and confidence.... Read More

Discovering Mysteries Through the Mystical and Spiritual World ’“Choosing the name of that lost child tempts the spirits. ‘We’ve had that discussion Bertille’ Jamie said irritation evident in her tone. ‘It was our decision.... Read More