In a literary landscape crowded with children’s books, “The Famous Mavis Davis” is standing out, currently ranked the #2 best-seller in Amazon’s “Children’s Friendship” category. This heartwarming tale is delighting readers with its blend of humor, tenderness, and a heartfelt tribute to the caregivers who leave lasting marks on children’s lives. Penned with affection and…
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As the new school year begins, children are all too familiar with labels like “bossy,” “reckless,” or “know-it-all.” These words, often tossed around casually, can linger in a child’s mind, shaping how they see themselves. Alicia McKenzie, mother of five and former competitive athlete, is helping kids reframe those labels in her new picture book,…
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What’s better than getting cozy on a cold winter day than with a good read. Here are few suggestions. ‘The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom‘ by Shari Franke In this deeply personal account, Franke—the eldest daughter in the now-infamous 8 Passengers YouTube family—recounts the hidden reality that existed behind the polished…
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Author Mark E. Scott, widely recognized for the emotional depth and observational clarity of his “Day in the Life” series, is preparing to release his next major work, “King of Peru,” arriving from Speaking Volumes in November 2025. Ahead of publication, Scott is inviting a small circle of early readers to experience the novel in…
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Deaf West Theatre and Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts are launching a groundbreaking artist-in-residence program that aims to reshape how musical theater education approaches access and inclusion. Beginning this fall in New York City, the collaboration brings together one of the nation’s most influential bilingual theater companies with a leading performing arts institution…
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Pickle lovers, rejoice! The Ultimate Pickle Lover’s Book (Adams Media; Dec. 30, 2025; $17) by Princess Gabbara and Kelly Jaggers is here to celebrate the tangy, crunchy treat that has captured taste buds worldwide. Far more than a recipe collection, this book is a full-on ode to the brined delight, combining culinary creativity, history, and…
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In turbulent times, stillness becomes a rare treasure — and for author Dianne Ebertt Beeaff, that treasure lives along the quiet banks of the Conestoga River. Her new book, Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild, arrives as both reflection and refuge, offering an invitation to step away from chaos and return to the living world with…
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Aymie Daniels is pushing forward a conversation many have tiptoed around for decades. With her new book An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health, she asks the country to reconsider how it defines wellness—especially when personal transformation shows up in messy, disorienting, and destabilizing ways. The work centers one question: what…
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Historian and professor Imaobong Umoren offers a sweeping and uncompromising look into Britain’s relationship with the Caribbean in her upcoming work, Empire Without End, arriving from Scribner on October 21. The book retraces five centuries of intertwined history, arguing that the Caribbean was not merely a colonial appendage but a central laboratory for Britain’s social…
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In the fast-paced world of business, core values often center on metrics, efficiency, and results. Yet, according to Dr. Sam Adeyemi, executive coach and author of SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership (Wiley, 2025), one value frequently overlooked is love—and it might just be the most transformative force in an…
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