Ludlow is a bright young man who, on his eleventh birthday, is kidnapped by a fairy. He is taken aboard a ship called the Anathema, which is captained by a screaming banshee named Morag and crewed by smelly, and very forgetful, goblins.... Read More

Based on the myths of West Africa and the Caribbean, Tracey Baptiste’s "Rise of the Jumbies" is an engaging story full of danger and discovery. When children begin to disappear from their island home in the Caribbean, Corrine’s... Read More

"Survived" is a compelling story that explores some heavy themes, including politics, religion, and what it means to be human. "Survived" by A. Michael Marsh is a thoughtful novel with well developed characters, an action-packed plot,... Read More

This will no doubt appeal to Cubs fans who want to share a wonderful memory with their young children. The legendary curse on the Chicago Cubs finally broke in 2016 with an amazing season that ended with a World Series championship. The... Read More

Wong’s book does a great job of teaching children the importance of money. Joseph Wong’s I’m So Ready for Life uses simple, straightforward writing to offer young children an introductory explanation of how money works. Though... Read More

A passion for cocktails as they exist in the American South translates through this work. "The Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails" is full of tantalizing recipes, beautiful photographs, and wonderful stories of the people and... Read More

Skylar Kergil was born female, but he identified with males before he could even understand what that meant. As he grew, he became increasingly uncomfortable living as a girl, and as a young teenager began exploring his sexuality and... Read More

This book offering a broad and entertaining introduction to the history of Native American peoples. Alvin R. Brown’s "Native American Action Stories" is an interesting and informative book that combines facts about various Native... Read More