Nestled in the heart of Albuquerque is a vibrant cottonwood forest that has flourished for centuries along the Rio Grande--providing a home for porcupines, migratory birds, coyotes, and other wildlife as well as a sanctuary for its city residents. Today, in the midst of climate change and the slow drying of the river, the bosque struggles to remain vibrant. As a former Albuquerque Poet Laureate, Michelle Otero champions this beloved Albuquerque treasure. In her debut poetry collection, Bosque, she celebrates the importance of water and the bosque to the people of Albuquerque. Otero shares her reflections on the high desert--where she is rooted, where she draws her strength, and where she has flourished--and she invites readers to do the same.

Jeremy has a problem. He doesn't want teachers and classmates at his new school to meet his mom. A rather large scar on her face embarrasses him. Will things change when Jeremy's dad reveals the origin of his mother's scar? Jeremy's Mom follows the life of a middle school student for a day. Jeremy's mother is planning to come to a student-teacher conference at Jeremy's new school. He would rather that his dad came alone. At one time or another, Lisa A. Dunn has been a medical technologist, an inventor of sauces, a Realtor, and a stock options investor. She loves being a wife and homemaker, and is the proud mom of two kids. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she now lives in St. Louis. She has several unpublished books she hopes to see published. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/LisaADunn