Books published by publisher Black Earth Books

St. Andsbald Mental Institution is the new home for thirteen-year-old Skyler Canter Reems. She can't quite come to terms with why she's ended up in this place, strangely nicknamed "The Fat." Dumped on, cut, and too old for her own good, Skyler manages to find her place in The Fat alongside the oddest assortment of young women she's ever met. Before she can leave, their friendships brace her for a final, heart-wrenching wave of misfortune.

Every story is as unique as the person who tells it. Every person is as strong as their experience makes them. Are you tired of flippant advice given by those who don't understand? I am not you. I can sympathize, I can empathize, but I can't truely understand. Still... I offer hope. You have a story. This book is a collection of our stories. Teens, like you and I, share their stories of encouragement in the midst of divorce, abuse,eating disorders, drinking, teenage pregnancy, relocation, and losing a parent. Not everyone's opinions and remarks matter. What graffiti will you allow on the walls of your life?

Part of the "America's First Peoples" series, which, through beautiful paintings and photography, brings young readers into the unique cultures of American Indian tribes and nations. These books take a close look at rich traditions that helped shape the lives of American Indians in the past and into the present. "The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North": Inside their igloo, an Intuit family stays warm with thick fur clothing and blankets. Outside, the wind blows. Even though it is the middle of the day, the moon hangs in the sky. The family will not see the sun for several weeks. Until spring, only the moonlight and stars will light the icy land. To pass time, the Inuit family begins to carve shapes out of ivory.