by Mike Costanzo | Dec 15, 2009 | Historical Fiction
What a glorious journey through a woman’s dream of moving her family west to Oklahoma. This is based on the author’s family history of moving out to Oklahoma just before the turn of the century. African American pioneers gathered their courage and their...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 15, 2009 | Historical Fiction
Ruby June arrived in town in the summer of 1944 and became a part of Miss Arbutus’ family.Now she is turning twelve and life is about to change.Ruby June walks into the bank one day just in time to see a gentleman whip out a gun to rob the place.Ruby June talks...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 15, 2009 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Second grade teacher, Mr. Reilly, has a plan for teaching his students skills.He has a chart on the wall and everyone who loses a tooth gets to write the date and the story.One by one everyone in the class adds to the list.But, Lucy feels as though she’ll never...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 15, 2009 | Picture Book
From A to Z Fancy Nancy explores the wonder of words especially words that are extra fancy. Join her as she strolls through the alphabet improving her vocabulary. Things really are better when you use gorgeous and glamorous words.
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 15, 2009 | Poetry
This is a celebration of the soulful power of the blues. They are song of human suffering and human triumph. The poignant and powerful images tell a story of suffering, perseverance and injustice. There is a timeline at the end that traces the evolution of the blues...
