Ezra Pound’s wry dictum that poetry be at least as well written as prose has ever had its rebels: poems sheared of punctuation, capitalization or cadence; a poet’s narrative I of prosaic artlessness that both desires and denies the... Read More

Within the first few paragraphs of each of the author’s short stories, a character will emerge that makes the reader either yearn for the tale to be longer or smile in recognition of a friend, family member or even one’s self. Such... Read More

Sarah May has outgrown her dress and needs a new one. In her heart she longs for a red one, but her practical parents decide on a serviceable blue one; big enough to grow into and dark enough to hide dirt. While stoically accepting the... Read More

In the beautifully illustrated "One to Ten", optimism is an active, thoughtful choice. Carole P. Roman’s One to Ten: Squirrel’s Bad Day is a therapeutic tale is elevated by Bulgarian illustrator Mateya Arkova’s nostalgic style.... Read More

A mouse embarks on a remarkable journey to find her father who’s lost at sea in this heartwarming story of love and stars. The adorable, emotive illustrations, like a movie storyboard, perfectly follow the arc of the tale, in which the... Read More

Charming illustrations and a likable protagonist teach children about self-restraint, following rules, and earning rewards. Zachary Fallon creates a whimsical look at the moral quandaries of a small boy in "Diego Dilemma in the Cookie... Read More

A young girl learns about empathy and consequences when she hears a story and takes on the perspective of one of her dolls. "The Bedtime Story" is a simple tale about the consequences of our choices. Victoria Phillips has taken an issue... Read More

Characterized by rich worldbuilding and a tortured hero, "Son of the Borderlands" is an excitement-generating fantasy series opener. In Joseph Sterk’s fantasy novel "Son of the Borderlands", a warrior with a weighted destiny grapples... Read More