Until one day Amy discovers that Craig, another classmate, has rescued an injured seal pup. “For Amy, 1973 has been a lonely year, her only friend moved away and she feels awkward around her classmates. Having all the ingredients of first love, faith, loss and strength makes ‘Amy’ unforgettable.” -FEATHERED QUILL ‘Old Coot’ brings the fun and humor along with her, and Pup is the sweetest creature in the world. Craig has a lovely heart that hides behind that sarcasm he aims at the world, and he will remind every small town girl about that quiet boy she fell in love with long ago. And that no matter who you are, you have that toughness inside your soul. “This is a wonderful YA tale for the simple fact that it shows one and all that the power and courage to stand up and be heard in this life comes from within. Set in the early 70s and exploring the essence of loneliness, “Call Me Amy” is a powerful read that should prove so very hard to put down, highly recommended.”-MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW “Call Me Amy” is a novel from Marcia Strykowski following the struggles of Amy Henderson, who finds an injured seal and seeks to nurse it, with the help of a scorned aging woman and an unusual youth. “To do a good deed, we can find friendship in the most curious of locations. And through her music, she created a community, just as she had dreamed. Debbie created Jewish music that welcomed, included, and honored everyone. Although she had many obstacles to overcome, she did what no one else had done.

When Debbie Friedman was a young girl, music bubbled up inside her, and as she grew, she dreamed that her music could bring people together. Available for preorder! Here’s a blurb from Ellen’s website: This will be released on Apby Kar-Ben Publishing. Includes fun back matter!Īnother upcoming picture book I’m looking forward to is Debbie’s Song: The Debbie Friedman Story written by Ellen Leventhal and illustrated by Natalia Grebtsova. The writing is wonderful and the illustrations-delightful. This interesting, but smelly, historical event is sure to intrigue young readers. This fascinating book is available for preorder from all online bookstores, but lucky for me, I got a sneak peek ahead of time. Meacham written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by Lesley Breen will be released on Maby Sleeping Bear Press. PEW!: The Stinky And Legen-dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Here’s a great upcoming book you can be the first on your block to own.

Amy's Choice by Marcia Strykowski