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Life in Woke America

Joel Rakow
Solid, Selectively Recommended
Beneath its fiercely political surface, Life in Woke America is an unexpectedly tender story about a former foster child determined to build the…
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King Timmy Makes a Friend

Brian Soria
Strongly Recommended
A warm, whimsical picture book that uses dragons, castles, and friendship to help young children understand that being different can be something…
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In Good Faith

Kelli Christina
Solid, Selectively Recommended
A passionate whistleblower narrative, In Good Faith exposes the personal, financial, and emotional cost of fighting workplace misconduct and syst…
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Gritty Girl

Barbara Thomason
Strongly Recommended
A tender, character-driven island novel about a girl whose unsettling “Knowings” of others’ futures become, with the help of an old friend, a har…
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Camping with a Killer

Becki Willis
Strongly Recommended
A brisk, character-driven cozy mystery where an RV getaway curdles into danger, and Madison deCordova’s sharp instincts and loyal circle keep the…
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Broken Home, Healed Nest

Anthony Goulet
Strongly Recommended
A raw, spiritually guided survival story in which a teen on the edge of suicide is led through symbolic lessons that turn trauma, addiction, and…

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B. Alan Bourgeois

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Portrait of James Humphrey

James Humphrey

James A. Humphrey is a Cherokee citizen and the author of "The Cherokee Trilogy"—"Cherokee Rock," "Cherokee Rose," and "…
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Anthony Goulet

Anthony Goulet is a transformational author and speaker whose writing and work in youth violence and suicide prevention…
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Barbara Thomason

Gritty Girl is Barbara Thomason’s debut novel, written following a career in community and economic development in centr…

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Outstanding / Must Read

Exceptional on multiple levels—voice, craft, and impact—highly recommendable and worth seeking out.

Strongly Recommended

Well-crafted and engaging, with clear strengths and impact; easy to recommend to most readers who enjoy this kind of book.

Solid, Selectively Recommended

A competent, worthwhile book that will satisfy the right audience, especially readers already inclined to the genre or topic.

Needs Significant Work

Interesting idea or moments, but significant execution issues mean only very patient or highly curious readers are likely to enjoy it.

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Major craft or clarity issues overwhelm the strengths; not worth most readers' time.

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