Skinny White Freak, by Paul Haddad, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Growing up in the 70s in California meant baking in the sun, while slathered in baby oil, catching rays for that golden tan considered a prerequisite for looking one's best.  But Adam Lipsitz can't catch a break.  Not only is his skin entirely pigment challenged, he also takes gangly and geeky to bizarre extremes.  He might just as well paint a bullseye on his forehead to alert bullies looking for an easy target.  Add to this his list of prior summer camp fiascos and one can easily imagine his apprehension at being shipped off to suffer six weeks of hell at Kamp Kickapoo.

Skinny White Freak, by Paul Haddad, is an often snarky and entirely entertaining coming-of-age tale of a teenaged boy who has finally reached his bullying threshold.  Pushed to his limits he digs deep within to find a resolve he didn't know he had.  Often witty, occasionally heart-rending, but always honest, this book offers an introspective glimpse into the tender frailty of youth.  Skinny White Freak is a triumphant exploration of the weaknesses and strengths of the human spirit and a book that will resonate with readers of all ages.


LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

A Time to Love in Tehran, by C.G. Fewston, earns the LIterary Classics Seal of Approval

A Time to Love in Tehran is a thrilling adventure which takes place in pre-revolutionary Tehran.  Author C.G. Fewston provides a unique glimpse into this important historical city and its rich culture during a pivotal time in its storied past.  This book is so much more than a love story.  Skillfully paired with a suspenseful tale of espionage, A Time to Love in Tehran is a riveting study of humanity.  Replete with turns & twists and a powerful finish, Fewston  has intimately woven a tale which creates vivid pictures of the people and places in this extraordinary novel.

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Once Upon an Ever After earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Once Upon an Ever After is the true story of Angeli, a recent high school grad who has just returned from a trip across the country to meet her online friends. She meets up with people she has become close to from an online story-telling/role playing game. While on her trip she has an encounter with her best friend’s cousin which leaves her scarred and traumatized, making it hard for her to let anyone into her life in any romantic way. When she meets Vincent, she is unsure of her feelings. Together they face the challenges of dating long-distance.  But ultimately, she wonders if he will respect her promise to God to stay pure until marriage.   


This book is the sequel to Angela Blount’s Once Upon a Road Trip.  Readers who have not read the first book may find the beginning of this one a bit hard to follow at first.  Regardless, this book is an attention grabber clear to the finish. Once Upon an Ever After offers a genuine glimpse into the real-life struggles of a girl navigating the tumultuous journey of young love. 

Once upon an ever after has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Jennifer Gibson's Destiny earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Destiny is book #3 in a series about Jessie, a high school student who is hearing impaired.  Jessie wants to fit in, she wants to be treated like the other students in her school.  But the truth is, she needs to struggle harder than her classmates in order to succeed at most things.  It's not an easy road for Jessie.  But through it all, as she matures, she gains confidence and becomes a stronger person as she works beyond her disability to achieve her goals.

Author Jennifer Gibson continues to engage and inspire readers as they follow the life of Jessie, a young girl who has learned compassion for others through her own personal struggles.  Destiny is a book that will appeal to readers young and old.

Destiny comes highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.





LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org