Books published by publisher Tandem Light Press / SkyLight Books

Linda is a freelance author, editor, instructor, multimedia specialist, and photographer. While earning her Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Spalding University, she served as editor of The Louisville Review. Along with a BA from Rutgers University and MA in Anthropology (Binghamton University), she is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. Not only is she a Vermont Arts Council featured artist, but she also worked as the Council’s catalog Editor for its Art of Action Project. Her published work includes fiction, creative non-fiction, literary criticism, journalism, poetry, biography, and photography. Linda is a member of the League of Vermont Writers (having served twice on its Board of Directors), Phi Beta Kappa, SCBWI, and a former member of AWP. Linda lives in northern Vermont with her family and dog. She enjoys travel, nature, books, films, and sports, especially skiing and volleyball. More information can be found at her website: lindacruise.com.

Did you know that the ancient Egyptians taught that hair spiraled because of the same power that causes spirals in the galaxies, stars, planets, atoms, and in our DNA? My Magical Hair takes you on a journey with Lorene and Luther as they learn about how special their hair is. While Lorene is convinced that their hair is magical, Luther attempts to find something else that can "magically" fight gravity like their hair.This book celebrates curly/kinky/texturized hair in a way that will have children proud of their natural hair and never want to change it! The reader learns that naural hair is not only beautiful, but has power to be MAGICAL!

“I’ve learned to never give up, to follow my heart, and to share love no matter how big or small.” Seven-year-old Portland experiences a new way to meet new friends on a cold and snowy day. She meets someone who understands that being different is a character trait of God’s love inside of us. God can use anyone at any age to shine a light on any place. Come with Portland on her journey as she learns that there’s nothing like meeting someone who accepts you and is excited to talk about God.

Meet Bexley, a little girl faced with many challenges at school. She even feels like she doesn’t fit in most of the time with her peers. Her mother encourages her to be a positive leader when she is faced with difficult situations. Come read along as Bexley faces the most popular kid in school and leaves an impact with her peers as she chooses to be a leader.