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Santa's Secretby J. Matthew DavidsonThis book is about how Santa has spies everywhere. It tells how he knows if the kids are naughty or nice and shows Santa’s Spy Headquarters.This book inspires kids to learn how to read and write plus do their chores. There are consequences to all actions undertaken by each child worldwide. Someone is always watching and making reports if they are naughty.About the AuthorI am a former U.S. Marine, father of two rowdy Irish lads, and grandfather of two girls. I was a certified electrical superintendent. I received a personal thank-you from President Clinton for National Security and a letter of appreciation from President George W. Bush.I was electrocuted fourteen times, shot twice, beaten with bats, stabbed, and dead twice standing up for the people of the United States.I wrote a poem called “Santa’s Secret” and had it published in two books. I then wrote the book Santa’s Secret.

Aunt "T" and the Halloween Babyby Lillian Skelton FisherMy Aunt T was such a remarkable woman. I wanted others to know about her. That’s why I wrote this story. She died in 2002. She was one hundred two years old. Anyone who knew her only had the most wonderful comments about her and knew me as her baby.Aunt T is at the center of this story, spanning three generations of women who endured abuse, humiliation, and heartaches from an abusive father. This story will shed light on the reprehensible side of African-American life in a small southern town and a nurturing and supportive woman who always thought of others first.Aunt T had a rare talent for dressmaking without any formal training. She made clothes from patterns she cut from newspapers. She was always well dressed and taught me to sew at five years old.About the AuthorLillian Skelton Fisher was born October 31, 1940, on Halloween, in a very small town called Silsbee, Texas. She lived with her Aunt T from birth until she was eight years old. Aunt T told her she saw her before her mother did.Lillian met her biological mother and siblings for the first time when she was eight. Her mother left Texas shortly after her birth to travel to California with friends to form a church (Palm Lane Church of God in Christ) in Los Angeles (Watts).Lillian was five years old the first time Aunt T gave her a sewing task. She was surprised at how well Lillian adapted to the tasks. Aunt T directed and inspired her into fashion design. Lillian excelled in the clothing classes in junior and senior high school. To enhance her abilities in fashion, she attended Los Angeles Trade Tech, Long Beach State, and El Camino colleges. She worked in the garment industry for many years. Lillian has taught fashion design classes and fashion-related subjects at Trade Tech College, El Camino College, and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles.(2010, paperback, 130 pages)

History Girl By: Lindsay Drayton This book was inspired by Lindsay Drayton’s love for history and watching 1990s’ time-travel shows. History Girl takes a twist on a modern history education and gives it a fun, scientific adventure. Follow a teenage girl with a big secret who moves to a small town and tries to fit in. So, even if you are not a huge fan of history, you may enjoy reading this book and learn that history can be fun when you put a little science fiction spin on it. You will be able to follow this high school girl’s history experiences mixed in with some humor. History Girl is meant to give you a new appreciation for history.About the AuthorLindsay Drayton was born in Pocatello, Idaho, before moving to Tooele, Utah. She enjoys drawing and cooking and participates in her high school’s marching band playing bass clarinet.

Lacie Lue and Maddie Sue is based on two dogs from author Elizabeth Barnes' childhood, one of which is a fancy store-bought dog and one who is a stray. These two must learn to coexist under the same roof. Lacie Lue is a spoiled dog who has the best of everything until her human family brings home a scruffy, smelly dog named Maddie Sue. Lacie Lue despises Maddie Sue at first, until Maddie Sue takes her on an adventure to her old stomping grounds. Lacie Lue's eyes are opened to a whole new world. Even though they come from varied backgrounds and struggle to get along in the beginning, they eventually realize they are more alike than they are different. About the Author Earning her master's degree in educational counseling and working as a school guidance counselor, Elizabeth Barnes has the opportunity to inspire and be inspired by young people every day. She loves reading, writing, traveling, and watching football, but most of all loves spending time with her two young sons and husband in Norman, Oklahoma. Growing up with dogs all her life, she dreamed about one day writing a story about them. As a counselor, Elizabeth teaches children about effective communication, cultural diversity and acceptance, and strategies for coping and overcoming obstacles. All of these elements are represented in Lacie Lue and Maddie Sue, and it teaches children that no matter our backgrounds, we are all human beings under the same sky.

Fourteen-year-old Match MacGillicuddy has some big questions—questions too painful to contemplate. But a missing person (whom nobody really misses) and some unexplained phenomena in the area start him looking for answers. The Snickers-eating sheriff, the nurse with ever-changing hair color, the eccentric old lady with a pet monkey, and a homeless man with amnesia are some of the folks who help (or not) as Match tries to resolve the mysteries that surround him.

I believe Jesus Christ, My Lord and Savior, put it in my heart to write these poems and have them published.“The Purring Kitty” poem is about our family cat, Zarlakit, even though she is a full-grown cat now. I have always had cats when I was growing up, but I never had a cat that purred all the time. Sometimes she purrs very loudly. God brought her into our life and we enjoy her company each and every day.I hope my young readers and their families will find these poems both enjoyable and inspirational.To God Be The Glory.

Beware of Winter . . . what if curses lived outside of fairy tales?On Winter solstice something came for the Penningtons and tore their family apart. On the same date, thirteen years later, the Pennington daughters Iysobel and Ziema are terrified by what appears in the mirror before them.Terrified that a curse hangs over the Pennington family, eldest daughter Iysobel fights to uncover the truth and find out if the curse really does exist or is just in her head. Battling forces she never imagined existed outside of her beloved fairy tale books, she discovers many secrets as she is caught in an icy web of deceit, magic, and mystery. This winter Iysobel is danger of losing both her heart and her life...*Book One in the Fairy Tale Shadows series - each book is standalone*

Cody Gallagher is the star shortstop at Hoover High School. As a junior on the varsity baseball team, he is attracting the attention of multiple big colleges. The scouts are talking full-ride scholarship opportunities as long as he can stay healthy. But with an injury in each of his first two high school seasons, trouble strikes when he gets hurt a third time. The colleges pull their scholarship offers and Cody is left with a decision. Give up on his dream of going to college and continuing to play baseball? Or mount a comeback in his senior year to prove to the colleges he is worthy of their offers and can stay injury free? What will he do? About the Author Austin Paull, a youth author, was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. Paull has always had a great passion for sports, especially baseball, which he has played since he was five years old. His love of the game will keep him playing well into the future and is what inspired him to write his first book. Having written many short stories about sports, at the young age of fourteen, Paull dedicated himself to writing and having his first book published. That dream of becoming an author has been realized with Comeback Cody. Paull takes pride in writing baseball fiction for readers of all ages to enjoy and looks forward to producing more in the future.

My Dad the Heroby Brooke DuhonMany families have loved ones fighting for our country. Becoming a soldier is a tough job. The toughest part is leaving a family behind. Understand that sadness will come at times. Jansen learns the true meaning of hero and that there is a little bravery in each and every one of us.About the Author Author Brooke Duhon works for her local government in the city of Lafayette. Duhon was born and raised in Louisiana and is proud to be a Cajun. She loves her culture and the food. Her family plays an important role in her life. Duhon enjoys spending time with her family and friends, writing, and being around children. Children bring a joy to her heart, which has brought Duhon the confidence to write Matching Hearts and My Dad the Hero. She hopes you enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.