A fascinating history of the nineteenth-century frenzy surrounding an exotic flower, "The Lost Orchid" is about Victorian imperialism, ecological devastation, and climate change. The “Queen of the Orchids” is rare and beautiful, with... Read More

A quiet dragon finds his voice to defend his friends in this charming picture book. Whisper is the smallest, quietest, and most overlooked member of his family; his concerns about the destruction that family bonfires wreak on the... Read More

This magical picture book presents a grounded lesson on acknowledging and accepting every part of yourself. Lika never thought much about her shadow until it started to misbehave. Embarrassed, Lika tries to hide her unruly shadow, but it... Read More

Violence undoes a young couple’s love in Alan Govenar’s wrenching autobiographical novel "Come Round Right". When they meet during their freshman year at Ohio State, Adriana is a revelation to Boston-born Aaron. The daughter of a... Read More

Centered by radiant parent-child relationships, Sarah Yahm’s exquisite novel "Unfinished Acts of Wild Creation" is about chronic illness and defiant love. Louise and Leon meet at a friend’s Shabbat dinner. She’s just fled sitting... Read More

The thoughtful novel "Intersections" undertakes a compelling exploration of unexpected friendships and hard choices. Karen F. Uhlmann’s ruminative novel "Intersections" is about tough family relationships and difficult mercies. When a... Read More