More than 100 step-by-step lessons for making cute, expressive, fun art! 101 Super Cute Things to Draw is an interactive activity that can be done by yourself or with friends and family. The numerous things to draw are collected from common themes, such as everyday objects (i.e., coffee cup, vase, umbrella), food (i.e., waffles, pie, […]
Raise A Glass Roundup Entering the diverse and intricate world of alcoholic beverages can be a richly rewarding experience, and what better way to do so than through the pages of a good book? In this Raise A Glass Roundup, we’ve gathered together five recently released books that offer a tantalizing blend of history, culture, […]
How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health–and How We Must Adapt Leading up to and following the 2020 presidential election, it seems blatantly obvious the influence that social media and “news sources” have on the public’s opinions on matters. It has seemed that “news sources” have always been under attack for […]
Get Your Book Seen and Sold, written by Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette, is a guide for assisting writers in marketing and getting their book published. Wolk is a published author and Murkette has experience working alongside writers and publishers. The book first starts off by distinguishing the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing. The […]
“Justin Cook’s Abyss of Tyranny is a passionate and highly enlightening tale about the justice system in the USA. Drawing on his abusive experience even outside the prison walls, Justin tells a story that shines a light on the need to transform conventional correctional measures and guarantee true improvement. Ultimately, Justin’s poignant memoir will fill […]
This impressively illustrated collection of paintings ranging from prehistoric times to the present so vividly demonstrates the development and significance of color as stories and history have been artfully and colorfully translated into visual images. The colors and shades produced by the pigments and painting materials of art changed over time as the artists selected […]
Pia and her father are supposed to embark on a road trip to see Cessarine Lake, a lake touted to make people’s wishes come true. However, amidst some ongoing problems at home, Pia is off on a summer bus tour alone without her father. While on the tour to some oddball sites, Pia meets Sam […]
Grab your sailing gear and get ready to go on an adventure on the high seas…and save endangered sea turtles too.Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach is a fun read that takes Max, a local beach kid, and his new friend Sofia on a magical boat ride to Hawaii. Max is getting ready for a […]
Lisa has a pretty idyllic life—a loving family, plenty of friends at school, and an amazing boyfriend. But she also has some secrets. Her father has just told the family that he is dying. He only has six months to live. And Lisa is Jewish. Her parents insist on a 10:00 curfew, unlike her friends. […]
Carol Gilligan and the Search for Voice is a very empowering book by Bill Cole and illustrated by Sarah Green. For me, it is especially empowering in these times where there is an election going on and there are many passages about Gilligan’s essays on the patriarchy. She explains at one point in one of […]
