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Hey, we get it. Everyone's into broadening their horizons, but who has all day, right? Our stories blend relatable plots, deaf characters who use ASL, and diverse perspectives. From the engaging adventures of Duke the Deaf Dog in our children's picture book curriculum to the academic escapades with Cassandra Sato in our cozy mystery series, you'll have a blast while accidentally..
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
The first thing that struck me in Animal Climate Heroes was Jason Ford’s superhero-themed illustrations. They’re whimsical and fun, yet scientifically accurate, striking the perfect balance between entertainment and education ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
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Julie Mulhern's Fields' Guide to Abduction is a genre-bending adventure where cozy mystery humor meets action-packed escapades. Center stage in this whirlwind is Poppy Fields, a social media influencer whose seemingly shallow life is filled with perfectly curated Instagram posts ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
As part of our five-year anniversary celebration, we are throwing it back to where everything started. The smart, sassy voice of Cassandra Sato, newly minted Vice-President for Student affairs at Morton College. If you are new to Cassandra and her friends, here's a peek behind the scenes from her point of view. Welcome to the series ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
Ever wondered what happens when you take a pinch of Hawaiian sunshine, mix it with Nebraska cornfields, and throw in a crime scene investigation just for fun? Well, you get Death by Dissertation, a concoction I brewed up during a month-long cram session known as National Novel Writing Month back in November 2014 ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
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Diving into Be Strong by Darcy Pattison, you're greeted with the remarkable journey of Nancy Schon, the 95-year-old Boston artist known for her "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture in the Boston Garden. Inspired by Robert McCloskey's classic, Schon's work brings to life the joy of interacting with art outdoors, something Pattison captures with finesse ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
If you, like me, are a fan of the crazy twists and turns of Only Murders in the Building, then Eryn Scott's Body in 3B is about to become your next must read. From the moment I laid eyes on the cover, I knew I was in for a treat—a mystery that promises suspense and a hearty dose of eccentricity, much like the TV show on Hulu ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
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Penance on the Prairies by R.L. Syme is like nothing we've read before. Imagine this: Vangie, a part-time pastor with a bit of a mysterious past, gets exiled to this tiny Montana town as a sort of punishment from her church superiors ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
Check out the latest additions to the Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
3w ago
Aloha, friends! Cindy Sample's Dying for a Daiquiri whisks us away to the Big Island of Hawaii, where the promise of a vacation for Laurel McKay attending her best friend's destination wedding quickly unravels into a mystery ..read more
Kelly Brakenhoff Blog
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Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells proves mysteries can be both engaging and devoid of the usual tropes that make you yawn. Meet Steve Smiley, a retired, blind cop turned PI, and his partner Heather McBlythe – a lawyer with keen observation skills ..read more