Jalen’s Big City Life Series

8 Books total in Series

Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

Ravenna Branch Storyville

Muskegon Area District Library

Ravenna Landmarks Mural was featured in the library’s Storyville. The goal was to feature many landmarks and capture the overall feel of the town.

Rebel Girls

One of many artists commissioned to draw a portrait for the Rebel Girl’s book “100 Inspiring Young Changemakers”.

The Portrait Shiane Salabie was responsible for was Dr. Earyn McGee who is a herpetologist.

Rebel Girls

One of many artists commissioned to draw a portrait for the Rebel Girl’s book “25 Tales of Women Working With Wildlife”.

The Portrait Shiane Salabie was responsible for was Julie Razafimanahaka who is a conservation biologist in Madagascar.

Braver Than I May KNow

The Golden Wizard Book Prize Winner

"Braver Than I May Know" is an encouraging, creative, poetic introduction to show the bravery of children living with different conditions and the individual challenges they overcome. Our heroes are here to share their stories and provide readers with helpful knowledge and insight into their world.

American Girl “

Melody Lifts Her Voice”

Along with Park Nia Long, Shiane Salabie illustrated “Melody Lifts Her Voice”.

Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody's story of leadership and making one's voice heard is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a girl in 1964. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8. This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Denise Lewis Patrick.

Cupcake Conundrum

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Cupcake Conundrum" by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how 3rd grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good cause. But they run into problems when they learn their plan will cost money, too. Find out more in this fun lesson in careful spending your child will love. Includes 'Book Club' literacy and comprehension questions.

A Walkthrough rocky & buster’s neighborhood

Children’s book written by Nick Ambrozy and Phil Ambrozy in memory of Rocky and Buster.

R.I.P Rocky and Buster

Read along as Rocky, the Jack Russell Terrier, and Buster, the Boston Terrier, take you on a stroll through their neighborhood. This is a feel-good animal adventure story loosely inspired by actual events and real-life characters. Follow Rocky and Buster as they show you around town, bring joy to everyone they meet, and save the day a couple of times in between.