Books published by publisher Blue Mountain Arts

They are connected by an unconditional love that has no end. They are each other's teacher, helper, confidant, and friend. Together, they laugh, cry, and share life's memorable moments. Sometimes they may disagree, but the bond between them cannot be broken. They have a relationship like no other... they are mother and daughter, and theirs is the language of the heart. The unique paper used for the cover of this book comes from mulberry trees, which are a renewable resource. Master papermakers craft each individual sheet by hand, adding colorful dyes to the pulp to create the beautiful and vibrant swirl pattern. No two book covers are the same, making each book in this series a one-of-a-kind work of art.

This delightful book celebrates the everlasting bond and lifetime of memories that friends share. It's the perfect way to let special friends in life know how much they are loved and to inspire them with words of support and encouragement. With Marci's distinctive black-and-white style, heartfelt writings, and adorable Children of the Inner Light characters, this book is a truly unique keepsake that will be cherished for years to come.

This colorful mini-book combines Blue Mountain Arts' favorite authors and bestselling poetry in a new, smaller format. With more than 32 titles available, these titles are the perfect addition to any card or gift or just as a last-minute purchase to brighten someone's day. Themes include family, friendship, relationships, encouragement, birthday, and more. Brightly colored pages inside and vibrant graphics on front and back covers. Hardcover with matching dust jacket.

This is a book for girls. For girls who are thinkers and believers. For girls who are readers and changers and dreamers. For girls who look for rainbows and friendship. For girls who are not afraid to be different.Join one such girl, Penelope J. Miller, as she narrates this book, becomes your friend, and takes you on a journey through all the fun, craziness, and challenges of being a girl in the world. She's here with words of experience, support, advice, and a whole lot of laughs. And she's even left some space for you to write down your own thoughts, memories, wishes, and ideas.Along the path through these special pages, you'll find a shout of encouragement and a sharing of dreams for girls who know deep down that they have what it takes to achieve anything they want. You'll discover a celebration of the lives of girls -- the smiley days, the dreamy days, the giggly days, the teary days, the victorious days, and even everything in between. Because every day, in a million different ways: GIRLS RULE.

WELCOME TO COLLEGE, GIRLS!You've been waiting for this. Four years of freedom, parties, guys, and new experiences. You're bound to have a blast no matter what, but surviving college won't be easy. Are you ready for it?Don't fret, ladies, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting through the best four years of your life. It's got the basics that your mom would want you to know, like how to do your laundry, how to manage your money, and how to survive your classes. But it'll also spill the juice on the things you care about, like how to make your shoebox of a dorm room into your own little castle, how to keep fit and stay healthy, how to throw a great party, and how to deal with guys and sex (two things that for some reason are difficult to handle separately). It's a guide just for you girls, written by a girl who's been there.

Blue Mountain Arts' You Are a Girl Who Can Do Anything mini wall calendar is filled with the cheerful illustrations and endearing writings of Ashley Rice. The beautifully crafted 12-month calendar bears all the hallmarks of the unique production techniques that make a Blue Mountain Arts calendar a joy to give or receive: a warm, communicative style, dense inks, rich colors, beautiful papers and every month's calendar page simply brimming with words of cheer to help you (or an amazing girl you know) achieve greatness! Since 1971, Blue Mountain Arts has been helping people communicate their deepest, most sincere thoughts and feelings about love, friendship, family, ideals and dreams. The Colorado-based company founded by poet Susan Polis Schutz and physicist/illustrator Stephen Schutz is known world-wide for its innovative art styles, quality paper and ever-increasing selection of authors, artists, and product lines. The same quality and high standards established with the very first Blue Mountain Arts products continue today to make them standouts in the marketplace, filling a very unique and necessary need that of helping people communicate their feelings and connect with the special people in their lives.

"Look for God in each part of your life, in the love of family and the hearts of friends. May you live and grow in the light of His caring, and know that you are never alone." - Linda E. Knight This collection is an inspiring and uplifting reminder of one powerful, eternal truth: God is always watching over you. No matter where you go in life or what obstacles you face, you can always turn to the ultimate source of unconditional love and caring. This book celebrates the power of prayer and faith in daily life; it expresses the heart’s gratitude for all the blessings God bestows. It encourages us to have hope and optimism in tomorrow, knowing that God and His infinite love will always be there -- watching over us all the days we live. "If you need to lean on someone, there is no greater strength... if you wish to walk with happiness, there is no greater traveling companion... God will be there for you." - Alin Austin

What does achieving your dreams take?Setting goals, believing in yourself,going for it, and never giving up! Penelope J. Miller, narrator of girls rule, is back in YOU GO GIRL... KEEP DREAMING with hope, help, friendship, and advice on the subject of girls and their dreams. Being a dreamer herself, she returns in these pages to let you know that if you are a girl in the world with dreams, she will be here for you all the way. Chances are that on the path to your dreams, you will be faced with more than one big challenge. Penelope knows the road can be bumpy, and with words of inspiration and fun, she offers encouragement and practical advice for meeting challenges head on, while always reminding you to be who you are. Whether you want to be an astronaut or athlete or artist or are currently trying to deal with the ups and downs of school and making your way, the road can be scary sometimes. Penelope lets you know that there is greatness in the idea of trying, trying, and trying again and that the best parts of ourselves are often found when we "mess up." Among her words of advice in this book, you’ll find ways to deal with roadblocks like self-doubt, or “brain freeze,” and space for you to write your own goals and ideas. With messages and drawings about individuality and self-reliance, Penelope fills these pages with girl power, lots of fun, and a very important reminder: YOU GO GIRL... KEEP DREAMING!

This empowering book offers the perfect combination of wisdom, inspiration, and laughter to help every girl feel comfortable in her own skin and have confidence as she faces all the challenges and joys of growing up. Author Diane Mastromarino covers all the issues that are relevant to girls today -- from body image to boyfriends to bullies and much more -- in a way that is straightforward, fun, and easy for girls to relate to. She also shares lessons learned in her own adolescent years and provides helpful websites and hotlines that girls can use as additional resources. Over 65,000 copies of the previous edition are in print, making this book a popular choice among teen girls.

The life of a teenager is far from easy. Many of the days are filled with stress and uncertainty, rebellion and craziness, and (well, you get the point). For this reason, there is no doubt that every teenager could use a little bit of encouragement, wisdom, support, advice, or even just a pat on the back, to let them know they're doing okay and that things will turn out just fine (they will, you know). Though the teen years may be a little less than perfect, to be a teenagers is to be one of the luckiest people in the entire universe (now that really is luck). This enormous world is filled with greatness and opportunity and possibility and a million other wonderful things, and for a teenager, that is an incredibly awesome fortune.Sometimes teenagers need to be reminded of all this greatness standing before them. With all the things going on in their very busy lives it really can be easy for them to forget. That's where this book comes in (you were probably wondering, right?). It is a great big pat on the back filled with words of confidence, support and inspiration to help any teen strive, thrive, and make this world everything they've ever dreamed it could be. And even better than that, it's the perfect reminder of how truly wonderful being a teenager can be (and that is something every teen should know).

"Between the joy of being a protected, cherished child and the contentment of being a free, independent adult is the fun, the frustration, the confusion, the boredom, the excitement, the despondence, and the elation of a teenager." - Barbara CageThe teenage years fundamentally transform the lives of young people -- as well as the roles played by their parents. In the midst of so many changes, the most meaningful things can sometimes go unsaid. It's particularly important at times like these to keep open the lines of communication... to give parents an opportunity to share their hopes, advice, and life experiences; to empower teenagers with some well-deserved encouragement as they find their way in a challenging world.This book is especially for those times. It's a reminder to parents and children alike that the teenage years are not just to be endured, but enjoyed to the fullest -- for they are creating memories that will be treasured forever. It's for every teen who needs to hear how special they are, and for every parent who wants to share some beautiful thoughts... with their wonderful teenager."I love you beyond all words. And I promise that I will love you beyond all time. So many treasures await you in your journey of life... and being blessed with you... has been mine." - Douglas Pagels

"Look for God in each part of your life, in the love of family and the hearts of friends. May you live and grow in the light of His caring, and know that you are never alone." - Linda E. Knight This collection is an inspiring and uplifting reminder of one powerful, eternal truth: God is always watching over you. No matter where you go in life or what obstacles you face, you can always turn to the ultimate source of unconditional love and caring. This book celebrates the power of prayer and faith in daily life; it expresses the heart’s gratitude for all the blessings God bestows. It encourages us to have hope and optimism in tomorrow, knowing that God and His infinite love will always be there -- watching over us all the days we live. "If you need to lean on someone, there is no greater strength... if you wish to walk with happiness, there is no greater traveling companion... God will be there for you." - Alin Austin