Books published by publisher Kingdom Publications

After a long turbulent absence, a remarkably gifted teenage outcast struggles for sanity and closure trying to find the courage to return to a life she had long left behind. She guardedly unravels a web of lies by uncovering the key to her disturbing past and the horrifying secrets long suppressed by the town leaders. But what she must do first is overcome her greatest hurdle yet – trust those who once betrayed her – her family. What ensues is a journey through the lush extravagance of a secret society tucked away in the small town of Oaks and into the depths of these character’s souls. THE SAGA BEGINS

A perfect companion to enhance your Sitting Together lessons. This book is filled with over 50 coloring pages, games, mazes, and other fun activities for children ages 3-12. Though designed to be used with the Sitting Together curriculum, it can also be used on its own. This book is perfect for any family, Dharma center, yoga studio, or organization that wants to incorporate mindfulness into their children's activities. Visit MindfulFamilies.net for mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist resources for families.

When do you cross the line between seeking the truth and getting lost in the lies?Caught in the middle of a seething conflict between families of unimaginable power and influence, young Caitlin Korbs continues on an epic quest to claim the knowledge needed to piece together the mystery behind her own existence, when she quickly discovers the dark and deadly truths of her family’s secret past. With this newfound power of knowledge, she realizes that the stakes are higher than imagined—a matter of life and death for herself and those she loves most. On the road to discovery, Caitlin faces the greatest danger of all – a creature which will not only test the depth of her courage, but the limits of her loyalty and the wisdom of the journey itself.

An enjoyable tale that introduces young readers to an important ancient empire.While on a very important mission from the King, young Jaya encounters the deities Shiva, Inanna, and Hercules. Leaping from gold coins on her mother's golden necklace, they help Jaya achieve her goal and discover strengths she didn't know she had. Jaya's Golden Necklace is the first children's book to tell of the origin and cultural roots of the beloved Buddha image. A story of East and West, it teaches lessons and entertains while also opening a door into Asian culture. Set along the Silk Road, Jaya's journey highlights the interconnected and multicultural worlds of yesterday and today. This engaging, fast-moving tale of empowerment will help children relate better to the powerful beings in human history's rich religions and myths. It also conveys the independence, resilience, and creativity that make Jaya a true heroine for today.

Fifth grade isn't exactly easy for eleven-year-old Taneesha Bey-Ross. For one thing, she's getting tired of being her best friend Carli Flanagan's personal bodyguard. Carli wears a leg brace and she's white, and when Taneesha does stand up for Carli in the face of a local bully--a giant of a girl with big fists and army boots--she's told to expect revenge. Taneesha's also running a loser's race for class president, and her love-hate interest Rayshaun has learned that Taneesha is a Buddhist, so now he's taunting her, saying that she's going to hell. Her mom may have told her that Taneesha's got heaven in her heart, but it doesn't feel that way. And just in case she forgets it, there's always Evella, Taneesha's evil imaginary twin, to remind her that she's a total failure. This beautifully written, fun, and instantly engaging novel presents vivid characters and a timely story about the big issues that every child faces.

When long hidden secrets emerge, and running away is not an option, choice becomes everything.Torn between love and duty, Caitlin Korbs is thrown into a new world where she learns that she is not merely a pawn in the endless battle between the great families and needs to stand strong to protect those she loves. The choices she makes can transform her, but can also destroy her.And now as war looms, sides must be chosen and Caitlin needs to set aside her tormented search for truth and her heart’s journey towards healing, and quickly confront the eerie, violent storm of lies that threaten to derail her.

Join a group of adventurous children on their ever-changing journey across the sea in this delightfully illustrated book that playfully teaches impermanence, change, and acceptance.Enjoy things with pleasure and do let them go, And grow into life—let it flow, flow, flow, flow. Four children set off on a magical voyage of imagination. Along the way, to no destination in particular, they meet walrus ice cream vendors, lemurs and tigers living in harmony, helpful octopi and more. As the scenery changes, our travelers learn to go with the flow, welcoming each new experience for what it is in the moment, and accepting when those experiences drift away, to be replaced with a whole new adventure. Children (and adults) will get lost in the detailed and whimsical illustrations, discovering something new each time they read this book. As the characters experience constantly changing settings, readers will begin to better understand the impermanence of life, and how wondrous it can be.

Changing from Boys to Men: The Importance of Mentoring African American Boys is a short guide that deals with the subject of mentoring in a time in our history in which boys of color are targeted, categorized as “at risk”, are dying more frequently at the hands of those who view them as threats to our society, and even more sadly dying at the hands of each other. The book’s navigates through six principles of mentoring as it relates to the role of Black men who have the power to help mold these boys into men. Changing from Boys to Men: The Importance of Mentoring African American Boys is based on the desired to encourage men of color to step up in their communities and do their parts to change the narrative of the negative stereotypes placed on our Black boys. This book is written from the author’s perspective as Black father and long time mentor, who understands the importance of having a positive mentor to the development of our Black boys to guide them into positive contributors to our society; not dependents of it. The intent of this short read is to engage men of color from all walks of life to answer the charge of mentoring, not just those who they are directly responsible for, but those who are in our communities who do not have a Black male influence to relate to. The tone of this read is set in a way that all men of color, regardless of socio-economic class can relate, respond, and react to the necessity of mentorship, turning a small, yet consistent investment of time in the young Black male demographic into lives that not only matter to the African- American community, but to all of God’s people.

Love Your Light is a wonderful book that can be enjoyed by children of all ages! Within it, each verse contains a message about developing character, integrity, kindness, empathy, self-worth, and compassion. Parents and teachers can use this book as a tool to open up discussions with kids about the issues and situations that they are experiencing in life, and how to properly handle them. The verses are written in a fun, rhyming format that captures and maintains the attention of toddlers, yet the message is universal enough to speak to older children, teens, and adults who are trying to find their way in life. Thought-provoking and cleverly written, this book is a must-have for all families! Let's make the world a kinder place, one child at a time!

In a village high above the clouds, where nobody's happy and nothing grows, a little girl dreams of a garden flourishing behind her father's house. Every day the cynical villagers watch and mock the little girl. But, watered with her kindness and patience, the garden eventually yields the most important fruit: the restored hope and happiness of the entire village. Perhaps the greatest gift you can ever give another is to hold them in the highest regard and to see what is best and unique about them. In Mishan's Garden, a little girl sees all that is good and beautiful in the hearts of everyone around her and thereby transforms the lives of her entire village.