Fiction & Poetry
Fiction & Poetry Books for Children
We believe that stories have the power to shape young minds and spark lifelong creativity. Our collection features engaging youth fiction filled with mystery, adventure, and real-life lessons that captivate and inspire. We also offer beautifully crafted poetry books that introduce children to the rhythm and emotion of language, helping them connect with the world around them in meaningful ways. Whether your child loves suspenseful tales or expressive verse, our books are designed to nurture imagination and intellect alike.
How Oswa Came to Own All Music
Oswa, a handsome giant with a loving heart, lived long ago when the earth was still young. Legend says that he healed wounded animals and made friends with all creatures. On a journey across the universe, he listened to luminous songs of nature and realized he had to own all music. The Queen sent him on several dangerous missions to earn all music. This is a character-building book and an entertaining treasure of poetic pleasure.
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-9-6
Author, Vivian Owens
Youth Fiction, Ages 8 & Up
Hardback
I Met a Great Lady
What do you say when your big sister thinks you have a problem? Ivy Ingram is not quite sure, since she adores her big sister, Margie. It is 1952, and 14-year-old Ivy feels out of place in her large family. Then, unexpectedly, she receives special recognition from the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and Margie takes her underwing in a warm, sisterly friendship. Through a gift from the NCNW, Ivy wins the privilege of meeting one of the most important women of the day, Mary McLeod Bethune.
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-5-3
Author, Vivian Owens
Youth Fiction, Ages 8 & Up
Softcover
I Met a Great Man
For John Senegal, 1936 would forever be referred to as “the year my family fell apart.” Like most 14-year-old boys, John wants his family, friends, and school to be there for him. Instead, his mother puts him on a train for Alabama, headed away from Detroit, to live with Grandma and Grandpa Moss. Fortunately, he meets Dr. George Washington Carver on the train, who points him in a new direction, although new problems await him on Moss Farm.
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-6-1
Author, Vivian Owens
Youth Fiction, Ages 8 & Up
Softcover
Nadanda the Wordmaker
At 14, Nadanda found a way to gain acceptance into almost any clique in her school. She creates words no one has ever heard. Unfortunately, she has not found a way to be accepted by her mother. Then, one day, her art dealer mother brings home an ancient African doll that leads them on a hectic trail of suspense and adventure, for it seems that Nadanda’s made-up words do have meaning after all.
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-3-7
Author, Vivian Owens
Youth Fiction, Ages 8 & Up
Hardcover
The Rosebush Witch
Lona Davis struggles to convince her parents that a witch rides by her window every night. A visit from her storytelling grandmother complicates matters.
This is a multicultural story of family relationships seen through a child’s fears of things that go bump in the night. Do parents and other adults listen earnestly to their children’s concerns? What is the reality of things that you see?
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-4-5
Author, Vivian Owens
Mystery & Suspense, Ages 8 & Up
Softcover
A Woman's Life
Inspirational and encouraging, this book of poetry speaks to the heart of common, everyday living. It was published on the poet’s 89th birthday.
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ISBN #: 0-9623839-2-9
Author, Tarney Tarry
Hardcover