Books published by publisher New Seed Press

A new life. A cry for help. A journey into the heart of the Great Waste. Isika is settling into life with her new family in Azariyah, away from the toil of the Workers, but it doesnt take long before a desperate message pulls her back to a world of danger. Answering the call could cost her everything, but this one is impossible to ignore. To survive the malice of the Great Waste, she will need to use the great power she has inherited, but is she strong enough? Path of Springs is the second book in Rachel Devenish Fords adventurous young adult fantasy series, World Whisperer. If you like Robin McKinley, Madeleine L'Engle, or the Chronicles of Narnia, you'll love this brilliant magical world, populated with fantastic creatures and diverse characters.

Can you guess what fruit I am? A pear? An orange? A strawberry? In this guess-the-fruit book, fifteen riddles about common fruits ask the question, "what am I?" Each rhythmic riddle first gives a detailed description of a fruit. On the following page, colorful illustrations of the fruit provide the answer. Fruits are shown growing on a plant or sliced open to maximize easy itentification and education. Kids will have fun trying to solve these riddles about fruits that they may encounter on their plate, in the grocery store, or in an orchard. A perfect, educational companion to What am I? Vegetables.A 2019 Purple Dragonfly Award 1st place winner for food-related books

The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson--one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century--adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future "leader of the colored race in America." Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer. The predictions seemed to have been correct--Paul Robeson's triumphs on the stage earned him esteem among white and black Americans across the country, although his daring and principled activism eventually made him an outcast from the entertainment industry, and his radical views made many consider him a public enemy. Lavishly praised in the Washington Post as "enthralling . . . a marvelous story marvelously told," this will be a thrilling new addition to the Young Adult canon. Featuring contextualizing sidebars, explanations of key terms, and photographs from Paul Robeson's life and times, No One Can Silence Me: The Life of Legendary Artist and Activist Paul Robeson will introduce readers in middle and high school to the inspiring and complicated life of one of America's most fascinating figures, whose story of artistry, heroism, conviction, and conflict is newly relevant today.

From conifers to deciduous, Tree Verse is a celebration and exploration of trees. Life, growth, and decay mingle as fifty poems detail the daily lives and struggles of the many diverse trees that are found throughout the United States. Natural imagery is brought to life in vivid verse that often personifies trees in their natural habitats. The unique features and significance of trees (for example, the age of sequoias, the strength of hickory, or the sweet sap of a sugar maple) make up the core of the poems. Tree Verse reveals the unnoticed or overlooked wonders of trees, which provide us with the bounty and presence of nature.

In the third book of the World Whisperer series, Isika must face her deepest fears and emerge with her true identity intact. Isika is growing into her life in the Royal city of Azariyah. Her pottery apprenticeship is going well and her friendship with Jabari is blossoming. She loves her life with her family and longs to be a normal Maweel girl, something that isn't possible with the Desert King in pursuit of her life. Evil forces want Isika captured or dead, and the threat of the Great Waste grows stronger daily. Why is the Desert King approaching Azariyah and why is he trying to burn Maween to the ground? As fires erupt all around Azariyah, the loyalty of the Maweel toward their World Whisperer is tested. Rumors follow Isika as she fights fire and suspicion to protect the city she loves and earn the trust of her people, ultimately standing before an evil so great, it will take everything within her to withstand and defeat it.