Spotlight: My Brave Heart Warrior by Jennifer Diaz and illustrated by Andrew Laitinen

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Children's Inspirational Books, Children's Christian Books

Date Published: January 31, 2022

Publisher: Lucid Books

There are many unknowns in life, especially when your child is about to be born. There are even more when you know your child is about to be born with congenital heart disease and defects. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. In fact, 1 in 100 infants is born with CHD, which is more than 1.3 million per year worldwide. Even after intervention through surgery, there is no cure for CHD. It is a life-long battle. Heart warriors are always at war, going through many battles from the moment they are born. And there are many unknowns.

Although CHD can be scary, let's never forget that our heart warriors are:

• Strong

• Brave

• Courageous

• Resilient

The strength and resilience that heart warriors show is truly amazing and inspiring. They beat the odds every time! They instill a lot of hope in other heart warriors and their families and most everyone else. They teach us to be strong and brave in everything we do. Are you brave enough? Prepare to be inspired!

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About the Author

Jennifer Diaz is an entrepreneur, business owner, mother to a brave and beautiful heart warrior angel in heaven (Arnaldo Lopez, Jr.), congenital heart disease awareness advocate, and now a published author. She is the owner of a safety school, a trucking company, and a real estate company and is currently working on a nonprofit organization for heart warriors and their families. She is from Rio Grande City, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Her strong love and deep affection for her son inspired her to write this book to him while she was alongside him in the hospital. Her son fought for his life, but God had different plans for him. Jennifer wants to keep the promise she made to Arnaldo-to keep his name, story, and legacy alive. She hopes to inspire and instill hope through her son's journey and story. She wants to touch many lives the same way her son touched hers and the lives of many others. Be kind. Be strong. Be brave. Be resilient. Be Super Baby Arnold.

Connect:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superbabyarnold

Spotlight: A Shadow by Gitte Tamar

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Date Published: September 1, 2022

Publisher: BTW LLC

Are you afraid of the dark? Come on a journey, and Follow a spooky shadow's haunting call. Read if you dare, and be prepared to be transported through a whimsical, gothic tale with illustrations.

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About the Author

Brigitte, "Gitte," Tamar was born in a small rural Oregon town. Growing up, she was enthralled by scary tales featuring poetic tones and consistently gravitated towards writing darkened narratives. In the different storylines, Brigitte explores the harsh realities of social issues faced by today's generations. This includes the dark outcomes brought on by peer pressure, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, childhood trauma, and abuse. She feels it is essential to share narratives that refrain from sugarcoating the topics society tends to shy away from.

Connect:

Website: https://www.brigittetamar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigittetamar

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brigittetamar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigittetamar

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22065458.Gitte_Tamar

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/gitte-tamar

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gitte-Tamar/e/B09NQJPNFD

Cover Reveal: Black Magic by Nicole Austen

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Shadow of the Pack Book 1 

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy 

The once-powerful and proud Willow River pack is struggling. But when a special litter of pups is born, hope of a bright future returns. Mala, born different, will never be given a chance to prove that she can be anything other than the runt of the litter. Some say her differences may even put the pack at risk. Now, her parents worry how the rest of the pack will react. Will they mistreat her? Will they fear her? But Mala doesn't think she's a threat to anyone, least of all her own family. Before Mala can change the hearts and minds of her pack, she must find out once and for all exactly why she is so different. In her search for the truth, Mala discovers something surprising about her pack and herself. Could she be the one wolf who changes everything? 

**PreOrder Now! Releases Aug 30th 2022!**

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About the Author 

Nicole Austen is a 19-year-old writer from Los Angeles. A lifelong love of animals and fantasy inspired her to begin writing Black Magic when she was thirteen years old, a draft of which won a National Scholastic silver medal for novel writing in 2019. Black Magic will be published by Month9Books on August 30, 2022. Besides writing, Nicole loves hiking, playing piano, and spending time with her family and dog. She currently attends college in Boston. 

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Spotlight: Lulu and Pebbles by Reena Pagnoni and illustrated by Jon Davis

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Pony Tales on the Farm, Book 1

Children's Chapter Book

Date Published: 06-07-2022

Publisher: WAMAN BOOKS PUBLISHING

Lulu's 8th Birthday should be the best day of her life...but she soon realizes that things don't always go as planned. When Lulu struggles to form a bond with her new Pony, she finds herself questioning more than one friendship in her life!

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Meet the Author

Spotlight: Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps

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Children's Middle Grade Fiction

Date Published 05-11-2022

Publisher: Vision Forty Press

Will Harley Find the Missing Mayan Statue & Save the World?

Amateur cryptologist Harley James has just landed in the sticky jungle of Tikal, Guatemala—home to the famous Mayan ruins. She’s made a few friends, a few mistakes…and a ground-breaking discovery.

The legendary statue of the long-lost Mayan King.

Just as she is about to impress her father with her discovery, the statue is stolen. Right from her own room!

And what’s worse? The legend says if the statues of the three kings are reunited, they’ll bring back an army from the dead to rule the world.

Follow along with Harley as she tracks down the missing Mayan statue, solves a few riddles and stumbles upon a secret society that will change her life forever!

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About the Author

Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the cofounder of Vision Forty Press, a small family owned publishing company.

Connect:

Website: https://harleyjamesadventures.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harleyjamesadventures

Blog: https://harleyjamesadventures.com/blogs/news

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17178076.Leah_Cupps

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleyjamesadventures/

Spotlight: Daddies and Daughters Stick Together by Aissatou Balde, Diariatou Sow and illustrator Nandi Fernandez

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Diari doesn’t mind when Mommy goes into the city for work, because she and her little sister, Fatima, get to spend the whole day with Daddy.

From when the moon trades places with the sun until the sun trades places with the moon, daddies and daughters do everything together.

A day with Daddy means cooking, learning, dancing, and playing. After all, Daddy knows that with a little imagination, a sense of fun, and a lot of love, every part of a normal day can feel special!

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About the Authors

Aissatou Balde is the creative director and editor in chief of TalesandTurbans.com, a lifestyle brand sought after by all those looking for an authentic and positive representation of womanhood, motherhood, and family. Aissatou currently lives in Indiana with her husband, Alhassane, and her two daughters, Diari and Fatima. Visit Daddiesanddaughtersco.com for more information. 

It’s no surprise that six-year-old Diariatou Sow would become an author at such an early age. Diari is an avid reader, eager learner, and incredibly creative kid who loves learning new languages. When she is not dancing, drawing, playing with her little sister, or writing with her mom, she is hanging out with her dad, which is her favorite thing to do. 

Nandi L. Fernandez is an illustrator, concept artist, and animator. While she grew up in Uganda, Zambia, and Liberia, her love for travel, art, and exploring different African cultures was nurtured. Nandi has worked as a concept artist and has illustrated educational materials and various children’s books. She currently resides in the United Kingdom. 

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Website www.DaddiesandDaughters.com

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