Adults encourage Leila to express her feelings, but some feelings seem too big to share: she is lonely. And scared. And melancholy for “normal.” Her mother is always tired; she’s lost her hair, and even picking out pretty scarves... Read More

A brother and sister who are staying with their grandmother find a magical note in an old piggy bank, leading them to an enchanted store filled with mystical wonders and delights. Whimsical illustrations depict the wares and themes of... Read More

In the snowy Minnesota woods, a family of three straps on snowshoes and skitters across the frozen landscape, seeking out a place to set up camp. They hunker down by a frozen lake, where a cozy night precedes a day of exploration. Animal... Read More

A coven of three witches demonstrates that the magic of friendship can last a lifetime in this heartwarming tale. Eve, Florence, and Sabine all possess unique gifts and desires, but their pact to always stand by one another is stronger... Read More

An unassuming fruit orchard holds the promise of a peaceful future for a hardworking Amish family in Beverly Lewis’s novel "The Orchard". Ellie values her faith and her family, but tending to a generations-old peach and apple orchard... Read More

Rich in Kenyan culture, Shiko Nguru’s fantasy novel "Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask" follows as a girl finds her magic. After years of moving around, Mwikali and her mother move back to Kenya to settle down. Upon their return, they eat... Read More

Cheryl E. Klein’s memoir "Crybaby" is candid about living with infertility and cancer simultaneously, while also navigating everyday life. When Klein and her fianceé, CC, decided to start fertility treatments to have a child, their... Read More

A struggling empath fights her way back to life in Rita Zoey Chen’s illuminating debut novel. When she was tiny, Leah beguiled carnival-goers with animal facts—and with her ability to peek into their futures and reveal tender truths.... Read More