By Yolanda T. Marshall
Simply Kickin’ It
Written by Julie Thompson
“Jesse is a sneakerhead with out the sneakers. After his mother and father had been killed in an accident three years in the past, Jesse went to dwell along with his grandfather, and it wasn’t lengthy earlier than the insurance coverage cash ran out. That meant no cash for brand spanking new threads or recent kicks. With summer time in swing, Jesse has been saving for brand spanking new sneakers. He’ll lastly be capable to sustain with the opposite children at his faculty, particularly his finest good friend, Tay Matthews, whose sneaker assortment may very well be housed in a museum. However then his grandpa’s Wi-Fi is lower off, and Jesse should hand over his financial savings to pay the invoice. It seems to be like Jesse’s plan for brand spanking new footwear is trashed. That’s till nineteen-year-old smooth-talking Derick rolls into city. With new threads and a recent journey, Derick exhibits the boys there’s multiple technique to get what you need. And Jesse should resolve how a lot he pays.” – Orca E book Publishers, 2025.
The Mango Monster
Written by Derek Mascarenhas and illustrated by Meneka Repka.
“Somebody is stealing from the household’s mango tree! Might it’s a mango monster? After ready all yr for mango season, Marianne is happy that the mangoes on their tree are ripe and able to eat. She loves mangoes and plans to eat all of them. However the decrease branches are picked up when she and her sidekick cousin Zoe take a look at the tree. Somebody is stealing their mangoes! Who might it’s? Marianne’s neighbour says it may very well be a mango monster. This thrilling thought is greater than a bit scary, however the ladies should not deterred and resolve to catch the mango monster within the act. They set all types of traps, hoping to uncover the thief—and find yourself with stunning outcomes. The Mango Monster is a enjoyable, imaginative, and engaging learn that encourages sharing with others. Marianne’s powers of deduction and problem-solving expertise will delight those that take pleasure in fixing a thriller, and the gorgeous paintings can have readers looking for the mango monster within the background of every unfold.” – Owlkids, 2024.
Want Maker
Written by Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike
“Ebele needs he and his widowed mom would have a memorable Christmas with many presents. Together with his mom barely capable of afford meals and his buddies mocking him, Ebele is afraid he won’t get any presents. When an odd man involves city, Ebele reluctantly opens his coronary heart and residential. In return, the stranger teaches him there may be extra to Christmas than simply presents and that kindness is a advantage rewarded by nice fortune. WISH MAKER is a mix of magic and realism set throughout Christmas week in a riverine village in southeast Nigeria. By turns unhappy and humorous, it explores themes resembling peer strain, worry, kindness, hope, braveness, and friendship.” – Griots Lounge Publishing, 2025.
One other Life: And Different Mindbending Sci-Fi Tales
Written by Mike Marsbergen
“Have you ever ever wished to dwell ANOTHER LIFE…? A VR addict receives an nameless letter hooking her on real love. A starship commander accused of killing his spouse takes a drug to absolve himself of his sins. An ex-con is pressured to kill for sport to maintain his captive daughter alive. An astronaut is contaminated by an alien pathogen that robs her of her id. An alien race repels human colonisation utilizing its distinctive affinity for mushroom spores. A desert wanderer finds a sentient supercomputer with a plan to restart civilisation. And a younger man emerges from forty years of cryostasis, cured of a terminal illness, solely to seek out his world has moved on simply sufficient to depart him behind.” – MM Books, 2024.
Soccer Scaries
Written by Sunshine Punzalan and illustrated by Mike Deas.
“Brandon pulled on his Blue Strikers soccer uniform. The odor of his grandma’s cooking floated up the steps. Often, his mouth could be watering by now, however not at this time. His tummy felt queasy. At this time is the massive sport in opposition to the Warriors. And he’s the goalie… Soccer Scaries explores kids’s anxieties in sports activities, reminding them of the significance of speaking about their fears and studying to just accept setbacks and victories.” – Plumleaf Press, 2024.
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