Books published by publisher Archway Press

As a minority gay man, author Christian Richardson has faced an array of life challenges. But, he tries to find the beauty or message in everything he experiences. He made himself a promise he was going to come out on the other side of his rough life unbothered and unscathed. In Tales of a Black GaySha, Richardson offers a collection of stories offering a peek into his unique life. Based on a series of journal entries, this narrative shares colorful and entertaining snippets of his travels, his relationships, his work, and more. Filled with comedy, sex, self-defense, and clarity, Tales of a Black GaySha presents a compilation of one empathic queen's tales meant to inspire others to live their best life.

From Alexi the alligator to Zander the zebra and all of the animals in between, LetZooLunch presents twenty-six rhyming stories about clever characters, what they eat, and how they live within a global landscape. Kids are introduced to Edme the elephant, Fitzi the flamingo, Kalpana the kangaroo, Lily the lion, and a host of other interesting creatures. Written by Kim Festa-Gelnaw, this picture book for preschoolers and early readers narrates a whimsical romp through the alphabet as it fosters children's curiosities about other cultures and ignites the imaginations of their young minds.

Louie Blue lives in Blueville and attends the Rainbow Academy for Blues, where he's learning how to be part of a rainbow. When he graduates, he'll take his place in the sky-and meet many other colors. One day, some of his classmates start making negative comments about other colors. Louie hears that the reds are always mean and angry, the greens are jealous, and the violets think they're better than everyone else. He begins to imagine an orange calling him names, a yellow not pitching in and helping out, and an indigo bossing him around. Now Louie is having second thoughts. Does he really want to become part of a rainbow, or would it be better to just stick with his own kind? Soon Louie learns an important lesson about working and getting along with people who aren't like him. In this children's tale, Louie Blue discovers the importance and beauty of diversity and teamwork when he graduates from the Rainbow Academy.

Dorisy Moran is number eight among the thirteen children of Wilma and Wayne Strole. She and her siblings are commonly referred to as the dozen plus one. The youngest girl of the group, she is a hardworking young lady who is always eager to do her chores around the farm. But most of all, Dorisy is the beautician of the family. She has a trunk full of fancy tricks, ready to help anyoneperson or animalget what she calls an up do fix. Then one day, everyone else in the family falls ill with the flu, and Dorisy finds herself having to milk the whole herd of cows on her own. What can she do? She decides to give an up do fix to every single one of the twenty-six Strolemoolie cowsand the results go beyond her wildest imagination! In this childrens story, one young girl takes on the chore of milking her familys herd of cows all alone and discovers that the more you give of yourself, the more you will get.

Haddy Paddy and her family are completely hooked on their cell phones, computers, and technology. They spend more time looking down at their devices than actually talking to each other or anyone else. Olive Green and her family live nearby. As farmers, they love to spend time outside playing and enjoying nature. Olive uses her phone only when she needs it. When a winter storm prevents the Paddys from leaving town, the Greens invite them to their home. Haddy and her family aren't sure how they'll survive without WiFi. In the end, the high-tech Paddy family discovers the joy in downtime. A rhyming and whimsical picture book for children, Get Off Your Phone calls attention to society's reliance on technology. It encourages kids to put the phone away and enjoy time spent with each and the outdoors.

When little Eva lets loose with a holler, everyone wonders what the matter can be. The family tries to figure out how to soothe her. On this busy day, Eva has fun with lions, tigers, owls, and crickets, and explores mud puddles, games, and books. She takes her favorite bunny along on her adventures. Look for Bun Bun hiding on the pages. This picture book for children features a pattern and refrain appropriate for the preschooler while addressing the challenges of a crying child in a fun and accessible way. Young readers will enjoy guessing what the family will do to make Eva happy again.