The main character in this story is Titus Turtle. He was unhappy because he wanted to participate in the race on Vista Drive, but he did not think he was fast enough to win. After advice from some friends, and some supernatural circumstances, the story takes a beautiful twist. Read on to see the outcome of Titus Turtle and how he learns to be the best. The late Kathleen J. Latuch wrote this book, which was inspired by and dedicated to her grandson, Evan. However, her son, Troy, submitted this book for publication to keep her memory alive. Six years after her death, her words, advice, and love still spring off these pages.

The imaginative story and energetic illustrations make this book a treat for early readers and adults. The main character is Jonathan, an irresistibly cute little boy with a talent for adventure, who never succumbs to boredom. Inside Jonathan's Closet brings smiles to big and little faces alike as Jonathan growls like a bear or gallantly explores the jungle. The story creatively helps rid juvenile fears from what's lurking inside their closets and captures the joy in having a special place they can call their own. The detailed pictures are vibrant and accompany the text in a delightful duet. The book was created from the author's fond memory of the love her little brother had for his room...his own special place. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will go towards the Jonathan R. Payton What About the Books Scholarship Foundation, Inc. at Tidewater Community College.

Family is very important to Tanya. Therefore, she wrote this book to encourage others to leave a legacy to their loved ones based on moral, ethical, and cultural values. This book is a clarion call, which urges readers to not compromise their morals and to continually raise their standards. Poetry is used to express different phases of her life, as Tanya leaves footprints for others to follow on her Journey to legacy. In this second edition, Tanya takes you on a new journey in the fourth chapter, "Leaving a Legacy," which gives insight into her most favorite experiences of her Native American culture. A bonus to this chapter is her tribal history and new poems celebrating her lineage.