Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco Federico enjoys exaggerating. Especially when it means all eyes are on him! One day his inflated story of his bravery on the Rio Grande is interrupted by the announcement of ripe hackberries. Left without an audience, Federico stomps off and accidentally stumbles onto a way to recapture his friends’ attention—well maybe. What he finds might teach him that truth can be incredible without exaggeration. … [Read more...] about Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey Gold Medal, Contemporary Fiction, Global Book Awards (formerly New York City Book Awards) Finalist, Multicultural Fiction, International Book Awards After two heartbreaking losses, Luna wants adventure. Something and somewhere very different from the affluent, sheltered home where she grew up. An adventure in which she can make some difference. After meeting Lucien, a worldly, well-traveled young architect, she goes to a rice-growing village in … [Read more...] about The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
Interview with Author – James Blakley
Author Bio: James Blakley was educated at Missouri Western State College and Washburn University. While at MWSC, he was a local and national award-winning columnist and section editor of "The Griffon-News." Blakley worked 10 1/2 years as a page and as an Assistant Librarian for the River Bluffs Regional Libraries of St. Joseph, MO. He currently lives in Topeka, KS where he worked for The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library; several years in clerical and customer support capacities for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – James Blakley
