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January 19, 2026 · 7:00 am

No Victory Too Small: The Power of “We Can” by Dr. Akecia Owens-Cunningham (Book Spotlight)

Reading is a journey, and every reader’s journey begins with believing. Avery used to believe he could do anything until reading became hard. Now, self-doubt whispers louder than his dreams. But his little sister Alyssa still believes in him. And sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes to change everything.

This uplifting children’s book is ideal for early readers who are experiencing frustration, learning challenges, or low self-confidence. Through Avery and Alyssa’s journey, young readers will discover that struggling doesn’t mean failing, and that learning is a process that takes practice, patience, and perseverance.

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Dr. Akecia Owens-Cunningham is a dedicated educator, certified coach, and entrepreneur committed to fostering meaningful change in education. As the founder of Academically Victorious Consulting, she strives to build a supportive community for teachers, parents, and students.

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January 16, 2026 · 7:00 am

No Books For Benjamin? by R.G. de Rouen (Book Spotlight)

Benjamin the worm loves his job at the Library of Congress—reading, organizing, and receiving letters from kids who share their favorite books. But everything changes when a strange illness sweeps across the world. Schools close. Libraries shut their doors. And suddenly… no more letters. No more books.
 
Kids everywhere are cut off from their favorite stories—and Benjamin knows he has to do something.
 
With the help of his clever and determined friends, Benjamin sets out on a mission to bring books back into children’s hands. Whether it’s finding new ways to distribute stories or helping build on each other’s strengths, this little team proves that determination—and a love of reading—can go a long way.
 
Because stories matter. And heroes come in all shapes… even squiggly ones.

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R.G. de Rouen is from Carmel, California and has been working the past 30 plus years as an elementary school teacher throughout the world. He is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature and enjoys teaching creative writing skills to his students.

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December 1, 2025 · 7:00 am

Chris Mouse by Vanessa Newman (Book Spotlight)

On a cold and wintry night, a creature arrives on the eve of a holiday. This critter has a message and lesson to share with those who find him. Why is he here and what happens when he is discovered? Chris Mouse is the first book in a series about the true adventures of a deer mouse in Maine. This picture book is for early and young readers ages 3 to 8 which includes science facts about deer mice and beautiful illustrations by a Ukrainian artist.

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I have been writing since I was eight and have self-published multiple children’s books and adult women’s romantic comedy. I’m also a freelancer who has contributed to hundreds of articles, courses, and blogs online. I like to write grown-up humor (Dr. Seuss meets Dr. Ruth) and children’s books.

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November 17, 2025 · 7:00 am

Can Pandas Be Koalas Too? by Jane Xu (Book Spotlight)

What if you are more than one thing…and exactly enough?

Pandy doesn’t quite fit into one world or the other. She’s both panda and koala—and neither—all at once. Pandy struggles with the comments of how others perceive her and who they think she is. It makes her doubt herself and she searches for answers. As she journeys through a world that tries to define her, Pandy discovers that true belonging isn’t something others can decide for you. It’s a story you create for yourself.

With stunning, fine-art inspired illustrations, Can Pandas Be Koalas Too? is an ideal offering for families and educators of young children looking to invite conversation around identity, diversity, and self-acceptance, particularly for those young readers from immigrant families, are third-culture kids, and children of mixed heritage. For children who see themselves in the story, it helps them navigate complex identities, while for others it is a wonderful tool to help raise thoughtful, global citizens, who can understand and empathize with their peers.

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Jane Xu is former lawyer whose global path has taken all around the world. Xu’s writing is inspired by her own journey through diverse cultures and the stories she wished she had growing up, ones that speak to identity, belonging, and the quiet strength of embracing who you truly are.


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October 24, 2025 · 7:00 am

The Witch’s Apprentice and Other Stories by Ekta R Garg (Book Spotlight)

Have you ever wondered why Jack and Jill needed that pail of water in the first place? Or how Sleeping Beauty managed to prick her finger despite a royal order to destroy every spindle in the kingdom?

Fairy tales and nursery rhymes have given us some of the most iconic characters and images in storytelling; think Cinderella’s glass slipper or Jack’s oversized beanstalk. But what about the in-between moments? The ones that never made it to the page?

In this enchanting micro-collection of short stories, award-winning author Ekta R. Garg explores the untold scenes between the lines of some of our most loved tales. Find out what the Wicked Witch of the East was doing in the road before Dorothy’s house fell on her. Learn where Goldilocks came from. Meet the conmen who convinced the emperor he had new clothes and more.

Rediscover the wit, heart, and magic of the classics, and see them as you’ve never seen them before in The Witch’s Apprentice and Other Stories.

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Working in niche publishing since 2005, Ekta has written and edited about everything from healthcare to home improvement to Hindi films. A writing contest judge for the Florida Writers Association and the Saturday Writers chapter of the Missouri Writers Guild, Ekta conducts writing workshops and also hosts Biblio Breakdown where she examines books and offers writing exercises. She blogs original writing, book reviews, and all things writing and editing at The Write Edge. Her award-winning holiday novella, _The Truth About Elves_, and her fairy tale for grownups, _In the Heart of the Linden Wood_, are available from Atmosphere Press.

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