PEN PALS is a novel that tells the story of two women – Bernie from Newark, New Jersey and Mags from Sheffield, England – through the letters they wrote to each other as pen pals from 1955 to the present. The women age from 14 to 65 and through their letters they take us on the journey of their lives.While PEN PALS is a work of fiction, I was inspired to write it because my mother corresponded with her own British pen pal for over 60 years, from 1947 until she passed away in 2009.

From hello to goodbye to everything in between, there are so many times in your world when you can use American Sign Language (ASL). Learn helpful words for feelings, manners, basic conversations, holidays, and so much more in this kid-friendly guide that includes nearly 100 signs. The colorful design brilliantly highlights the simple text and lively illustrations, making this book a wonderful introduction to sign language for even the youngest reader.

“A series with something for everyone: eager young newshounds, well-seasoned sleuths, and a stash of Italian recipes (some gluten-free) to boot.” —Kirkus ReviewsFor Alberta Scaglione, her golden years are turning out much differently than she expected—and much more deadly . . .Alberta Scaglione’s spinster aunt had some secrets—like the fortune she squirreled away and a secret lake house in Tranquility, New Jersey. More surprising: She’s le...

HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is a supernatural saga that is a cross between Dark Shadows and Revenge.Fifteen years ago, Amanda Love's son was kidnapped by the enigmatic vampire, Vincent Savage. Now Vincent is returning to Nightfall, Maine to reunite mother with son. But he returns with more than just Amanda's long-lost child, he returns with secrets that threaten to destroy every member of her family.HOLD BACK THE NIGHT has a distinct style, each chapter is written like an episode o...

A gay teenage American vampire adjusts to life at a prestigious—and mysterious—English boarding school and its dangerous headmaster in this YA adventure.Archangel Academy is more than a school to Michael Howard. Within its majestic buildings and serene English grounds, he’s found friends, new love, and a place that feels more like home than Nebraska ever did. But the most important gift of Archangel Academy is immortality . . .Life as a just-made vampire is...

Seasoned Italian-American Alberta Scaglione can whip up a traditional dish for any occasion. But when an impromptu vacation turns deadly, can she sift out the deadly ingredient?When her granddaughter lands a reporting gig at the grand opening of the luxurious Icicle Lodge, Alberta and friends tag along for a week of much-needed R&R amid the snowcapped hills of northeastern Pennsylvania. But the idyllic winter getaway becomes a nightmare after the gang discovers blo...

Tranquility, New Jersey’s amateur drama troupe is staging a murder mystery at St. Winifred’s Academy and Alberta Scaglione couldn’t be more thrilled. Even her Italian-American famiglia are getting in on the act. But someone’s making deadly revisions to the script . . .Alberta can hardly believe it. Her childhood screen idol, 1950s Hollywood starlet Missy Michaels, has signed up for the local Tranquility Players revival of the classic Arsenic and Old La...

Christmas in Tranquility, New Jersey, means togetherness for the Italian-American Ferrara family—and an unexpected reunion for Alberta Scaglione. But someone has murder on their holiday wish list . . .Alberta is delighted that her estranged daughter has arrived in Tranquility, even if Lisa Marie has an ulterior motive. Her son, Alberta’s twenty-one-year-old grandson, Sergio, hasn’t been heard from in six months, shortly after taking up with a woman...

Time is running out for the Dragon Masters to stop the dark wizard Maldred!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dark wizard Maldred has stolen the Gold and Silver Keys! With these keys, he can now contro...

Drake travels back in time to save a Dragon Master!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eko is in trouble! The dark wizard Maldred has trapped her with a powerful spell. ...

A beautiful immersive workbook for artists ready to unlock their unique creative voice and tap into their ultimate superpower—authenticityNo matter where you are on your creative journey, Follow Your Art will help you quiet the outside noise so you can turn up your own creative volume.Created by Ilana Griffo and Katie Johnson—the artists and educators behind @Goodtype, a global community of more than a million lettering lovers and type nerds—this b...

In the town of Eden in northwestern England stands the exclusive boarding school known as Archangel Academy. Ancient and imposing, it's a place filled with secrets. Just like its students. . .For Michael Howard, being plucked from his Nebraska hometown and sent thousands of miles away is as close as he's ever come to a miracle. In Weeping Water, he felt trapped, alone. At Archangel Academy, Michael belongs. And in Ciaran, Penry, and especially Ciaran's enigmatic half-brother Ronan,...