In a magical world, invisible to human eyes, exists the enchanting Faery Realm. Prospective faeries called “littles” undergo rigorous training to uncover whether they possess the innate qualities required to earn their wings and become faeries at the esteemed Faery Academy of QuillSnap.This new academy has risen from the remnants of the former school, destroyed in a fierce power struggle, leaving many questions unanswered. Tansy WaterSprite is a “little” no taller than a thimble, who finds herself ensnared in the Human Realm by her ill-tempered guardian, Merkel, following her mother’s abrupt disappearance. Her dreary existence takes an unforeseen turn when a mysterious visitor sets her on a journey of escape and discovery. Tansy has a single opportunity to collect the rare Nipicat leaves, which are essential for creating an elixir required for the continued existence of the Faery Academy. As the moon rises and the night grows darker, danger lurks as Tansy ventures into the enchanted forest, knowing that the Nipicat leaves can only be found during the Night of the Purple Moon as she runs out of time. Unbeknownst to her, Merkel stalks her every move, waiting for the perfect opportunity to implement her plan for revenge and power. The Night of the Purple Moon is the key as Tansy unearths the truth about her mother, the secrets of the original Faery Academy, and her true strength.

When a mommy green turtle lays one hundred eggs on the beach, she gives each of the eggs a special name that imparts a character trait and points to their destiny. Her youngest egg, she lovingly and wisely names just Kate. When the eggs hatch, each turtle is aware of their special gift. Kaikoa is a sea warrior, Yuka is a bright star., and Fernando is an adventurer. But Kate is left wondering why her name is so plain and her destiny so undefined. As Kate and her turtle siblings have an adventurous night, bravely facing their world for the first time and overcoming challenges, the baby turtle eventually discovers that her mother has given her the best gift of all—the opportunity to create her own destiny. In this poignant story for children, a brave newborn turtle seemingly without a special name or destiny guides her brothers and sisters safely to the sea and learns the meaning of being just Kate.

James H. Lowry encapsulated his thirty plus years of experience in the field of minority business development in the book he co-authored in 2011, Minority Business Success: Refocusing on the American Dream. In his new book, Change Agent: A Life Dedicated to Creating Wealth for Minorities, Lowry delivers a deeply personal, candid, and often humorous, portrayal of his life from the South Side of Chicago to Wall Street and trailblazing entrepreneur. Often the first black in many rooms, at eighty years old, he continues the fight so he will not be the last. More than just a story of his life, this memoir illustrates the power of iconic mentors and pivotal opportunities leveraged across the globe, demonstrates how breakthroughs can be achieved through years of lessons learned, and offers real solutions to the ever widening wealth gap that plagues minority communities today. Unlike like many who only diagnose the problem, Lowry delivers a plan to accelerate economic development in the black community. This book is a road map for the next generation of leaders and will inspire new change agents to take the reins.

In her first outing as an author, Jenna Giacone’s main character, Gabby, battles internal anxieties and fears of being the girl who loves basketball and wanting to play with the boys. She is far too shy, and far too scared. Expect to follow Gabby along as she gets the opportunity to show off her skills against the boys, and celebrates with her dog and all her friends!

Elmer J. Schmo is a very rich man who has everything he wants. Unfortunately, Elmer is bored. After consulting with his advisors, he decides to hold a contest. Whoever has the best idea to alleviate Elmer's boredom wins one million dollars. After placing an advertisement in the local newspaper, Elmer weeds through hundreds of letters until he sees a hastily scrawled message on a brown paper bag that asks if he has ever collected 'tis bottles. Anxious to find the owner of the message, Elmer hires the FBI and the NSA to investigate. Finally they locate the message's author Our Hero Just Plain Joe, a penniless man without a home or a family who tells them there are four 'tis bottles scattered throughout the world. After Elmer dangles a two-million-dollar prize in front of Just Plain Joe's nose, the unlikely hero embarks on a journey to find the first bottle where he soon discovers the quest may be much more difficult than he ever imagined. The 'tis Bottle is the humorous short story of a very rich man and a plain hero who come together in a daring effort to find four bottles hidden at the very top and bottom of the earth.

Born into poverty, Kishan Chand Das marries his childhood sweetheart and builds a fortune, but in 1905, when India is firmly in the grip of the Raj, he abandons it all to fight British rule. His young family’s survival is threatened. Willful Leela—his teenage daughter-in-law—and errant son Ishaan, gather the pieces but when the aged patriarch dies from beatings inflicted at a peaceful protest, the family is once again torn apart. Journalist son Adrith leaves home to rouse the nascent Calcutta underground with fiery speeches and joins a revolutionary army. Fearless, outspoken, convent-educated Anita becomes the third generation Chand to continue the freedom fight, but she falls in love with the enemy—handsome Sergeant Ludlow. Can she, her family, and India, survive the hastily drawn line on a map far away, that cleaved houses, loved ones, and neighbors alike—the price of independence? “An evocative, well-imagined portrayal of late-colonial India through one family’s eyes.” — Kirkus Reviews “Raman has an eye for historical detail, like Kishan’s assessment of a train car (“clean symmetrical lines, padded leather seats, side panels adorned with windows...the coach, designed and built by the American Car & Foundry Company...”), and a solid grasp of the real history that shapes the lives of the fictional characters. The writing is strong...the thoughtful exploration of the experience of colonialism makes the story a rewarding read...” — Kirkus Reviews

Megon loves dragons. She loves stories about dragons, pictures of dragons, and dressing up like a dragon thanks to a costume her mum made. One day, she and her family take a walk through the woods behind their home. Megon decides to run ahead of them through the woods but trips and falls down a steep slope. She lands in front of what looks like a cave. Megon is very curious when she hears the sound of giggles, so she quietly creeps into the cave to investigate. She discovers a family of dragons! In her dragon costume, the young dragons think Megon looks a little strange but welcome her anyway and try teaching her how to blow flames from her mouth. To blow fire, Megon has to think about something that makes her angry-really angry. When she thinks about this, she is so angry that she blows a little bit of fire out of her mouth! The Mummy dragon then reminds her that she has to learn how to stop the flame, and in order to do that she has to learn how to control her anger. Megon not only meets her favourite creatures but she also learns how to control her temper.