More than a few motion pictures have captivated audiences with the image of a villainous, all-powerful prison warden and, in many cases in our nation’s history of incarceration, the caricature was accurate. But beginning around 1970,... Read More

In a society that thrives on technology, "Metamorphadox" provides a timely reminder that while knowledge is important, so is retaining a sense of self. In "Metamorphadox", Jarrett Heckbert presents a chilling glimpse of an... Read More

The side-by-side layout of image and story enhances the work of both the book’s creators. While a collaboration between an author and illustrator is hardly new, writer Leon Rooke and artist/painter Tony Calzetta took an unusual... Read More

Expertise shines through this detailed coaching text, which imparts clear instructions, a sense of motivation, and a can-do attitude. The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete Instructional Guide by Joe Varady offers all the... Read More

Snowflake is anxious for the day it can fall to earth and share in the wonders it can see. Inkdrop longs to be a part of the artist’s drawings. When a sudden wind brings them together, they will both discover a new world. "The Story of... Read More

This workbook is filled with activities that can support the individual instruction of children with autism. "An After-School Workbook for First and Second Graders with Autism" is an individualized, helpful resource that parents with... Read More

A quirky gang of plush toys makes this a bizarre and intoxicating tale of friendship, betrayal, and karma. A world full of living, breathing teddy bears may sound like a childhood fantasy, but David Lee’s "The Bear" is far from... Read More

"No Fixed Address" is a rare treat as a travelogue, managing to be thoughtful, hilarious, and inspiring all at once. Ricocheting across continents in Jon Evans’s "No Fixed Address", a collection of his travel notes, is both an... Read More