Chula, an eighteenth-century Chickasaw boy, is suddenly thrown into the murky and treacherous worlds of warfare and adulthood after a traumatic ambush costs him his father. He vows to join a raid against the enemy, regardless of his youth, to avenge his father and put his spirit at peace. But Chula, his heart full of questions, finds that the greatest war rages within himself. Is Chula destined for the path of the warrior, or will a different future await him?

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon – Baker and Taylor

In his new book, Child of the Dust, author Tom Wascoe tells the story of an American solider (Richie) and a Vietnamese woman (Linh), who fall in love and have a baby during the war in Vietnam. Richie attempts to marry Linh, but he fails to get permission from the Army. He is then pulled out of Vietnam. Linh and her son make an incredible journey to potential safety and security in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Richie builds his career and raises a family in the United States. They meet again in Hong Kong two decades later and achieve their ultimate destiny.

Wascoe’s own history brings a great deal to his story. During the Vietnam War, Wascoe was stationed in Pleiku and escorted convoys. The camp and the city described in the book are informed by real life, and his protagonist’s career was inspired by Wascoe’s own work.

Child of the Dust is Wascoe’s second book. His first book, Backseat, about a college freshman rushing for a fraternity and hitchhiking 1,500 miles as a rite of passage into the fraternity, received four-and-a-half stars on Amazon.

Available at: www.tomwascoe.com – Amazon – Barnes&Noble.com – Ebook editions – Amazon Kindle – Barnes & Noble Nook – Apple iTunes (for the Apple iPad)

A companion to the award-winning children’s book of the same name, the C is for Chickasaw coloring book provides the opportunity for you to create your own Southeastern Native American art! Unique illustrations familiarize children of all ages with this style of art and reflect the history, culture, and language of the Chickasaw people.

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon

Now in paperback, C is for Chickasaw walks children through the letter of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Writing with multiple age groups in mind, author Wiley Barnes crafted rhymes to engage a younger child’s imagination, along with explanations for older children. Colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern native American art, and supplementary activities section provides a springboard for discussion and learning.

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon – Baker and Taylor

Heather Lehrman, a known expert in pet care as owner of In Home Pet Services of Long Island's Gold Coast, has released the book, Bullied at the Dog Park. It is an allegory for children on how to be kind and how to avoid being bullied. The book is based on a real-life incident Heather's own Boston Terrier, Herbie, had when he encountered a much larger dog at the dog park one day. The book follows Herbie's journey of learning why he was bullied, what bullying means and what he can do about it. It's about Herbie and the new friends he makes during his investigation to find out why they have all been bullied. The group of friends quickly learn valuable lessons about treating all dogs (and people) with respect, and the importance of simple kindness. As other dogs chime in with their stories, Herbie's advice is to always tell someone if you're being bullied, to step in when others are victims and to confront one's bully with questions about their anger. It also helps, Heather says, when schools have anti-bullying policies.

Available at www.amazon.com/Bullied-Dog-Park-Heather-Lehrman/dp/0692245