BEST OF THE YEAR Kirkus · Parents · Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association · Chicago Public Library · Washington Post · Evanston Public Library · Los Angeles Public Library Charlotte Huck Recommended Book Common Sense Media Selection It’s Dat’s first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn’t know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says — from the school bus driver to his new classmates — sounds like gibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can’t understand each other? Luckily there’s a friendly girl in Dat’s class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking. Could she help make sense of the gibberish? P R A I S E “A superb picture book.” —The Wall Street Journal “Masterly. A tender reflection.” —The New York Times ★ “The execution is stellar. A visually and emotionally immersive immigration story.” —Kirkus (starred) ★ “Delightful. Beginning readers will love this book as the illustrations say it all.” —School Library Connection (starred) ★ “Will give hope to kids dealing with a new country and could inspire others to reach out to struggling immigrant children.” —Booklist (starred)

Do you long to have a more powerful spiritual life? Have you hesitated to pursue this life because you are afraid that the promises given in the Bible are not for you? If so, then journey with Timothy Maloney as he reveals the deception that has kept many Christians unfulfilled and directs you toward a more vibrant spiritual connection. Through careful examination of Scripture, Timothy shows that the promises found in the Bible are still valid for believers today. If your spirit is willing but your flesh is weak, then you will find encouragement in this motivational exploration of the gifts of the Spirit. Timothy acknowledges that biblical scholarship has its place, but he points out that only by engaging spiritually can believers hope to ever really know God. When you seek the full expression of the gifts of the Spirit, you will find a worship that is fulfilling and empowering. Let God fulfill his promises in your life today. You will find that what seems like Gibberish is actually a powerful, God-given tool.

Man vs. Poetry. Poetry may be ahead on points. Munificent musings on multiple matters, mainly manifesting in a literary litany of alliterative madness. It's poetry, if you squint … Initially inspired by the need to chase a monstrous sea creature around, Artisanal Gibberish is the manifestation of alliteration, assonance, homophonic wordplay which rattles around in Mr. Legare's head all … the … time … Artisanal Gibberish is perfect for leaving on the toilet tank in the bathroom, or gifting to your least beloved relative.

Man vs. Poetry: The struggle continues. Wherein the author continues his struggle with the written word in this new volume of what some might call "poetry" … if they had low standards. You will find contained within further musings on such random topics as chickens, lumberjacks, parrots, planks, rental lodging, and how to die convincingly on stage. Compiled (or maybe "accreted" is a better word) over the course of several years, Artisanal Gibberish II: Yet More Gibberish is the culmination of six years of University and a lifetime of experiences. CAUTION: We advise against drinking anything hot while reading these poems, to avoid nasal scalding.

A glimpse into the personal, once dark tumultuous world of a woman who, enroute to uncovering her stagnated identity, offed the characters her pen created instead of becoming a serial killer herself.