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Indie Best Books of the Month June

NONFICTION

KID CONFIDENCE

by Eileen Kennedy-Moore

A wise and realistic program for instilling genuine self-esteem in children. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

POLLEN

by Darcy Pattison , illustrated by Peter Willis

An illuminating introduction to Darwin and evolutionary development for young readers. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MY SISTER'S MOTHER

by Donna Solecka Urbikas

A painfully beautiful portrayal of an indomitable, loving mother’s survival. Full review >

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FICTION

SWORDS, SORCERY, & SELF-RESCUING DAMSELS

edited by Lee French and Sarah Craft

A hoard of fantasy tales that proves damsels can be as dangerous as dragons. Full review >

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