Londyn’s Choices, an early reader book by Lamar and Londyn Dixon, illustrated by Nabila Rao. Published by Holy Impact Publishing.

Londyn and Lamar Dixon are a daughter and father duo. Londyn is a superstar who loves to dance at EnPointe Performance Studio. She also enjoys school, traveling and playing with friends. Lamar is an avid reader who started a book club in 2020 to promote the importance of literacy and continuous improvement. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with Londyn, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Finding My Yip is a chapter book by Christine Isley-Farmer and illustrated by Taylor Bills. Published by Wandering in the Words Press.

Christine Isley-Farmer is professor emeritus in the School of Music at MTSU. She has aways been fascinated and inspired by stories in opera and song. The power of stories and music's healing qualities have found voice in her children's chapter book series, "Boomer's Tales." Finding My Yip, her debut book in the series, was named Finalist in the children's fiction category of the 2021 American Writing Awards.

Chloe and her New Farm Friends is a picture book by Carmen Maples, illustrated by Jasmine Mills. Independently published.

Carmen Maples is a wife, a mother, and a children's book author. As a new mom Carmen experienced the lack of diversity in children's books and became the author of Gigi's Little Dreamer, a children's book highlighting the bond between a little girl and her grandmother. Carmen believes that all children should see and hear stories about characters who look, sound, and live just like them.

Poetree, a picture book by Shauna Lavoy Reynolds and illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani. Publisher: Penguin Random House.

Shauna LaVoy Reynolds is an author, storyteller, and word nerd. Her debut picture book POETREE was a Kids' Indie Next List selection, won an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and was featured on the Julie's Library podcast. Shauna enjoys daydreaming, birthday cake, and night waffles. She lives in a house full of books in Rutherford County, Tennessee with her family and a pair of silly mismatched dogs.

Twas the Night Before Christmas…A First for Gus is a picture book by Sherry Roberts, illustrated by Dylan Hale. Published by Lee Press.

Sherry Roberts says creating has been a life-long adventure. As an avid reader, the adventure in books stimulates her creativity. Her stories tend to represent personal experiences, experiences as an educator, and experiences as the “cool” aunt over the years. An educator for over 35 years, she holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.

Believe, middle grade fiction by Abby Rosser. Published by WordCrafts Press.

Abby Rosser lives in Murfreesboro with her husband Brent and their four kids. She is the author of seven published titles, including a children’s book, a memoir about her family’s adoption experience, a middle grades fantasy series, and two historical fiction novels. Find out more about Abby at abbyrosser.com.

I’ll Be There For You, an early reader book by Paul Taylor and illustrated by Jeric Tan. Independently published by Harbor House Publishing.

Paul Taylor is a husband and father from Smyrna, Tennessee. He and his lovely wife are foster parents who desire to provide a stable home for anyone in need and to show the love of Christ in every way they can. Paul especially loves children's books for their simple truths, engaging illustrations, and timeless authenticity. He believes that children are precious and deserve our utmost attention.

Logan Breaks the Bank, a picture book by Randii M. Smith and Kristerpher J. Smith, illustrated by Danny J. Rojas. Independently published by Just Wriite Publishing.

Kristerpher J. Smith, co-author of Logan Breaks the Bank with his wife Randii, is himself in banking where he works with private businesses and their financial operations. Civically, he spends time coaching students and families to be empowered by their finances. Logan is a blend of his girls, while Lucky reenacts his active Great Dane. These life lessons are loved, learned, and a part of the littles' younger years.

You Are is a picture book by Antonio Royal-Whitmore and illustrated by Shantarra Williams and Luqman. Independently published.

Daddy, is it OK to cry? is an early reader book by Detario Yancey and illustrated by Savannah Eley. Independently published.

Detario Yancey has had a passion for mental health since he was a young boy. Which inspired him to major in Social Work. He is a childcare professional, son, friend, and mental health enthusiast who also holds a passion for children’s books. Detario began writing because he saw a need for a book that urged parents and children to reframe the way they think about masculinity.