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Dreamer’s Pool

Blackthorn is the epitome of a strong, independent woman. Unfortunately, she is being unduly imprisoned under the ruler Mathuin of Laios for a crime she did not commit. After a Read more...

Posted by on November 11, 2018

The Woman Left Behind

It was sheer madness for Jina Modell, who shouldered her pack and used her compass to “find” her team leader Levi in the wilderness. She kept telling herself that the Read more...

The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls

Victoria Wright's best friend Lawrence has disappeared and no one is talking about it. Victoria must decide to keep up with her perfect routine or start investigating. With more children Read more...

Posted by on November 7, 2018

Wake of Vultures

Nettie Lonesome has had a hard childhood. She was found abandoned in the desert by Mam and Pap, the two residents of Gloomy Bluebird that took her in. She is Read more...

Posted by on November 6, 2018

We Need to Talk About Kevin

Told in bits and pieces of flashbacks and the present, We Need to Talk About Kevin is a moody, creepy film about tragedy and its aftermath.

Posted by on October 20, 2018

Up

With an emotional opening, a dramatic journey, and feel-good ending full of warm fuzzies, Up is bound to appeal to viewers of any age.

Posted by on October 18, 2018

Besos For Baby: A Little Book of Kisses

Celebrate kisses, as gestures of love and friendship, in this bilingual board book. Baby wants kisses and loves sharing them with her parents, pets, and nature. Readers are introduced to Read more...

Posted by on October 13, 2018

The Cardboard Kingdom

The Cardboard Kingdom shows that every kid not only belongs in an adventure, but also deserves to have a hand in creating it.

Posted by on October 5, 2018

Dare to Be Wild

While Mary Reynolds admits that filmmakers took artistic liberties with her story, she feels that the movie gets all the important parts right and is very happy with the result.

Posted by on September 26, 2018

Joyride

Carly and Arden know what their families' expect of them, but when a chance encounter leads them to each other, they realize that the only expectations that matter are their Read more...

Posted by on September 24, 2018

The Un-Friendship Bracelet (Craftily Ever After)

This first in the Craftily Ever After series introduces two best friends, Maddie and Emily, who love to create together. When new girl Bella joins their classroom, Maddie begins a Read more...

Posted by on September 18, 2018

Coco

In this riveting, comedic and touching Hispanic rooted story, the main character, Miguel, becomes trapped in the land of the dead during the Day of the Dead, or Día de Read more...

Posted by on September 18, 2018

Zach and Lucy and the Museum of Natural Wonders

Meet creative brother and sister duo, Zach and Lucy, whose escapades leave their neighbors curious, excited and maybe a little worried. The Pifferson Sisters and illustrator Mark Chambers have created Read more...

Posted by on September 12, 2018

Poor Little Rabbit!

Poor Little Rabbit has fallen down and has hurt his elbow. In this little interactive board book, the reader is asked to comfort and care for Little Rabbit to make Read more...

Posted by on September 4, 2018

Speak: The Graphic Novel

Carroll uses a grayscale palette to wonderful effect in this highly successful and modernized graphic novel adaptation of Anderson’s classic, and the accessible writing is all the more commanding due Read more...

Posted by on August 30, 2018

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