CMU Professor Emeritus of Political Science James Hill has written a trilogy of political novels focused on a young Native American woman from Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The GIFT of the MAGI written by celebrated writer O. Henry and illustrated by award-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger is a beautiful story about love and sacrifice. The story, written in 1906, is considered one of O. Henry’s best short stories.

The Nutcracker with text based on the ballet and with gorgeous illustrations by Susan Jeffers is a visual holiday treat. This outstanding picture book, originally published in 2007 but still available today, is an oldie but goodie.

Detroit born poet Nandi Comer has served as Poet Laureate for the state of Michigan since 2023. She visited the CMU campus in November.

The Snow Man written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Jeanette Winter is a real story beautifully told both in words and in pictures. Readers 4-8 years of age and up as well as moms, dads and teachers will be fascinated by billy barr’s life.

COUNTING KINDNESS: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee Children written by Hollis Kurman and illustrated by Barroux is a touching and beautifully designed counting book that also puts forth ten important ways grownups and children can make children from faraway places feel a sense of belonging.

OUR TABLE written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is a wise picture book about what happens to a family when its members are taken over by their electronic devices and forget to come together around the family dinner table.

The Little Book of JOY written by two spiritual masters His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams and Rachel Neumann and illustrated by Rafael López is a beautifully put forth picture book about what the feeling of joy is and where and how joy can be found in daily life.

The ferry operators say upcoming construction will render the docks inaccessible and put them out of business.

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess cleverly written and illustrated by Tom Gauld is a grand fairytale for children 4-8 years of age.