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Random Walks

by Norma D. Kellam

Irwin Miller suffered through his father’s beatings, his unaffectionate mother’s habit of locking him in closets, and—like the other Jewish kids in his neighborhood—attacks from Catholic playmates who falsely believed that the... Read More

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Blessing the Chapel Doors

by Norma D. Kellam

“You may be able to even bless it,” Cristi Jenkins writes regarding readers’ faith of origin, as she assures them that they can heal from it. Eventually they may view their original religion as a valuable learning experience.... Read More

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First Families' Families

by Norma D. Kellam

Practically all of the US presidents had pets; most were cats, dogs, and horses, but some of these pets were undomesticated animals. “John Quincy Adams received a pet alligator from the Marquis de Lafayette,” author Wendell W.... Read More

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Is There Room for Me, Too?

by Norma D. Kellam

“I gave long thought to whether I’d use my own name for this book,” writes Deborah Fruchey, who has bipolar disorder with psychotic features. She courageously decided to use her real name to fight stigma. Fruchey effectively adapts... Read More

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That Sounds Like Fun

by Norma D. Kellam

The various sounds that many letters have in English can be overwhelming for children, especially for non-native speakers. However, this unique alphabet book demonstrates that learning sounds can be fun. Each page is dedicated to one... Read More

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La Llorona

by Norma D. Kellam

“When it grows dark, get inside the house,” warn believers in the legend of La Llorona to their kids. “La Llorona may be about, looking for her children.” Parents fear that this desperate ghost may snatch any child she finds. A... Read More

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