Around the World in Books
When the Mapou Sings
What takes many a lifetime to learn and understand, Lucille discovers womanhood, the way the world truly works, and finds her purpose in life in a matter of a few short years in When the Mapou Sings by Nadine Pinede.
Untethered
Passionate for the care of others and determined to make a difference, Untethered is the story of Katia, executive director of a negro boys group home set in deep south of the 60’s.
Homeward
Sadness, joy, and hope for the future bring the heartfelt story of Rose in Homeward by Angela Jackson-Brown as she navigates love and loss in the 1960s south. A moment of indiscretion irrevocably changes Rose’s life setting her on a path of self-discovery, forgiveness, and how to love again.
The Witches of El Paso
Spell-binding and haunting, The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo captures you in its chaotic nature of past and present witches. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time.
The Fallen Fruit
Haunting and bold, The Fallen Fruit by Shawntelle Madison is a story of one family’s journey through time as they fight for freedom and love.
This Ravenous Fate
A deadly game of love and survival, This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings is an intense sultry vampire romance set against 1920’s Harlen renaissance.
Like Water on Stone
A story set against the Armenian genocide of 1915, Like Water on Stone by Dana Walrath tells the story of 3 siblings who must survive the Ottoman invasion. Written in beautiful free verse poetry, Walrath taks you on a journey of tradition, family and survival.
Every Other Weekend
A revisit to the 80’s through the eyes of an 8-year old, what could go wrong? Funny, poignant, and heartbreaking Every Other Weekend by Zulema Renee Summerfield provides a close and in depth look at a parent’s divorce through the eyes Nenny during 1988.
The Brightest Star
Perseverance, fame and Chinese culture collide in The Brightest Star. A fictional account of Anna May Wong’s rise to fame in Hollywood, her determination for true and accurate representation of Chinese culture, and balance family tradition in strict but every changing world.