Laid to the Side is a landmark collection of hair stories exploring the meaning of hair and Black women's identity development within the context of schools. Through these poignant stories, readers are invited to understand and appreciate the profound significance of hair in educational settings, and to consider how these insights can inform the creation of more inclusive and empowering educational experiences. This book not only illuminates the critical role of educators and caregivers in recognizing and celebrating the importance of hair in the empowerment of Black girls. It is an essential read for anyone committed to fostering an educational environment where every aspect of identity is a source of strength and empowerment. Laid to the Side debuted at #1 on Amazon.

The Journal details the author’s quest to travel to the churches of Lalibela in the Gondor region of Northern Ethiopia. While embarking alone on a journey up the Nile River and across the Nubian Desert to Khartoum, he faced unexpected challenges entering Ethiopia from Sudan. He finally arrived in Addis Ababa only to be involved with the Mengistu Coup on February 3, 1977—the beginning of the Red Terror. The political landscape of Eastern Africa was dramatically changing, and the author found himself in the heart of those transitions. These events are intricately intertwined with main character Alston Pierce’s search for direction in his life, where he discovers its history, beauty, culture, and friendship, and setting him on a path of self-discovery. 

The year is 1604 and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is a superstar, his blockbuster paintings packing the pews of Rome. Caravaggio should be reveling in prosperity, but the artistic trailblazer and nefarious street-brawler is his own worst enemy. While the genius paints masterpieces, the ruffian in him can’t stay out of jail. Caravaggio is a man at existential odds with himself until falling in love with Lena Antognetti, the prostitute modeling his newest Virgin pictures. Caravaggio paints Lena into a life of wealth and celebrity, but the power couple’s provocative fame earns them a horde of resentful and jealous enemies. I, Caravaggio dramatizes the superstar’s psychological unraveling under the sexual and political pressures of the Catholic Reformation.

Boston Promises is an interactive memoir that will take you through Jillene’s deeply healing and downright extravagant six-month adventure of dialoguing with God in the bountiful city of Boston, Massachusetts.  Through journal questions and prayers, you’re encouraged to prayerfully ponder what God is doing in the depths of your heart, and to apply deep truths to your own life circumstances. The reading experience will leave readers inspired by how Jillene models the ways in which spiritual formation can bring deeper revelation on who God is and how He works in the reader's daily life.

After a lifetime of touring the world with his travel columnist father, Wendell Billings is sick and tired of perilous plots and exotic escapades. Which is precisely the reason he chooses Port Larkeney—a quiet, seaside town along the Irish cliffs. Sure they were invited to a B&B shaped like an enormous Jalapeño, sure the guests seem more and more connected as time goes on...and several people go missing and suddenly a billionaire inventor appears in the midst of a dastardly plot involving one comatose brother, six guests, two robots, and a very very peculiar super weapon…there’s still time for rest and relaxation, right? With the help of Katie Twill, a suspiciously sleepy small town detective with a penchant for disco, bell bottoms, and being utterly useless at the best of times, this entirely un-Sherlockian duo must work together to unravel the secrets of Port Larkeney before the secrets themselves escape forever. Containing 22 original illustrations by the author, Amelie Butkus is reviving the nostalgia of traditionally illustrated fiction.

Joshua Donovan, a young man of 22 years, accepts the call from God to deliver a message of reparation to the world. Once Josh accepts the Lord's request, he endures countless attacks from demonic creatures, demons and Satan himself. After accepting the Lord's request, he experiences hardships, battles and disappointments. Knowing full well that this will occur, God blesses him with powerful gifts to help him accomplish this task. Interwoven throughout the book is Josh's personal story of his youth, the miraculous experiences he has and his struggle between his love for a women and the reality that his desire to be married is destined never to occur. Reparation is a story of hope that mankind will recognize the evils of the world and make reparation for them. The book will not only give the reader insight into the evil spiritual world all around us, but will invoke one's thought process to reflect on current world concerns and atrocities that we all must eventually come to grips with. Never before has this topic been written as presented in the book. 

My Wildflower is a love letter to spirited little girls. In comparing her daughter to the most peaceful, playful, and captivating aspects of nature, author Kristina Sheldon captures the light and bright moments of parenthood. Illustrator Jillian Dister brings nature-inspired metaphors to life, capturing the magic and playfulness of a world seen through little eyes.

My Very First Friend is a heartwarming stroll through the memorable firsts, from the day you bring your baby home to the excitement of the first day of school, all witnessed by the watchful eyes of their first furry friend. For so many of us who've cherished our pets as our initial foray into caregiving, there's a unique joy in seeing the bonds form between our children and our devoted pets. This book celebrates the laughter-filled moments of growing up with a dog, while gently acknowledging the poignant reality as our loyal dogs grow older while our family blossom

Spencer Kimbell wouldn’t dance. She didn’t like soccer and hated any activity that required pants. Spencer loves to bake. That’s her special interest, and as far as other grown-ups know, she isn’t interested in much else. Everyone seems to wonder, “When will Spencer try something new?” Her parents knew she will when she’s ready. Until then, Mama and Mommy sign Spencer up for a new cooking class in the city. Cooking class is where Spencer feels most comfortable. She loves it so much, it’s sometimes hard to get her to leave. But is Spencer hyper-focused on cooking class... or something else? Sid and Spencer stories are own-voice narratives that aim to illuminate the challenges Autistic children and the parents encounter on a daily basis and provide representation to those who are so often left out of children's literature.

It’s Saturday morning. Oliver runs to the kitchen to find a warm plate of pancakes waiting for him. It is Pancake Day! The best day of the week. As Oliver sits at the table, he imagines a world of adventure with his friend, Pancake. What adventure will Oliver and Pancake go on today? What lesson will they learn together? From the fun and whimsical series, Pancake Days, by C.D. Gallimore. Pancake Days: Pancake Goes to Space. Pancake dreams of being the first pancake in space, but he needs the help of his friend, Oliver. An adventure story of teamwork, realizing dreams, and the power of friendship. Look for other Pancake Days picture books wherever books are sold!