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Maya carries the Kilimanjaro Gene, a rare trait passed down through generations that gives her courage, endurance, and a heart full of hope. When she’s faced with a mountain that feels too big to climb, Maya listens to the wisdom of her ancestors and finds strength in her own footsteps. Through poetic storytelling, gentle affirmations, and interactive prompts, this book inspires children to believe in their inner power and draw their own journey of faith and self-discovery.

This stirring historical memoir reclaims a family’s truth long buried beneath silence and migration. Spanning centuries, Bound by Blood, Freed by Truth traces the Evans–Gibson lineage from Jane Gibson—a free Indian woman in a time when freedom defied the norms—to a legacy marked by resilience, resistance, and redemption. Through charts, court records, and generational storytelling, Susan L. Kadera uncovers lives shaped by faith, courage, and the enduring power of identity. More than a genealogy, this book is a restoration of a name worth knowing.

Journey into the world of eight unforgettable Shih Tzus—Cabby, Thelma, Louise, Princess, Bear, Jasmine, Lulu, and Pumpkin—who wagged, snuggled, and scampered their way into one family’s life and legacy. Through tender storytelling and endearing illustrations, Susan L. Kadera offers young listeners a meaningful glimpse into the joys of friendship, the comfort of connection, and the gentle ways pets help mend hearts.

With breathtaking imagery and a heartfelt message, Secrets of the Sand invites listeners to explore the treasures hidden in family, faith, and self-discovery. Complete with interactive activities that empower children to create their own symbols, treasures, and secret messages, this tale is both a spiritual awakening and a creative invitation.

Nico’s journey begins not with a step, but with a whisper—from a map that moves, a feather that floats, and a question that won’t sit still. Guided by the legacy of Marco Polo and the courage to explore the unseen, Nico enters a world where doors shimmer, scrolls hum, and kindness is the true compass. From cinnamon-scented parchment to a fig that hides a ticking compass, this heartwarming adventure celebrates global curiosity and the power of asking “What’s next?”

In an era when connections came through ink and envelope, Where the Letters Led traces the tender journey of Susan’s grandparents, Frank and Muriel, two souls shaped by hardship, devotion, and a faith that moved mountains. From handwritten courtship across Midwest towns to a modest home-built nail by nail, this deeply personal memoir reveals how love thrives in silence, sacrifice, and stitches.

I wrote The School House to honor my great-grandfather, Jan Karel Kadera, a humble builder who journeyed from Austria-Hungary to Missouri with nothing but faith and determination. This short memoir is more than a tribute; it’s a generational echo of sacrifice, quiet strength, and the power of a name passed down through time. Through tender storytelling and heartfelt reflection, I invite you to walk with me through Jan’s crossing, Frank’s coming-of-age, and the legacy that shaped my own family’s roots. It’s a story for every age—because legacy has no expiration date.

Wings Across the Sky is a gentle, heartwarming eBook for children about intuition, unity, and quiet transformation. Through glowing feathers, starry doves, and peaceful dreams, Liora discovers that real connection begins with stillness. This third story in the Magical Genes Series includes creative prompts that invite young listeners to draw, reflect, and take flight.