Nicole Ellis Knihy

Follow the life lessons of 30 remarkable women of colour - past and present - who have made their mark on society and culture."When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something... and that is the power of hope." - Michelle Obama (White House speech, 2017)From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different - but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of colour face on a daily basis. The book features political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, as well as businesswomen like Arundhati Bhattacharya and Angelica Ross, and writers Michaela Coel and Amanda Gorman. With 30 stunning, specially commissioned portraits, We Go High not only celebrates their achievements but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them.

A Merry Christmas with family, fun and foul play. Jill is deep into preparations for Christmas parties at the Boathouse Event Center when a trip to the local retirement home with her son's preschool class turns up a deadly surprise. For once, Jill has no tie to the murder victim, until a surprise connection to a family member is revealed. With the chaos of the Christmas season intensifying, will she be able to discover the real murderer in time to have a Merry Christmas with her family?

A whimsical gift shop, a BBQ food truck, and their feuding owners. Charlotte Gray grew up spoiled and privileged but gave it up to make her own way in the world. Years later, she

Murder by marshmallow stick? After a long, stressful summer, Jill Andrews is looking forward to a relaxing vacation with her family at her old friend Leah's lake cabin resort. That becomes difficult when she discovers a marshmallow roasting stick impaled in a man's body near the campfire pit. With a string of costly acts of vandalism plaguing the resort and now a murder, things aren't looking good for the resort's future. Joined by her sister-in-law Desi, Jill tries to figure out who's causing trouble before it's too late for the resort and she has to kiss her family vacation goodbye - or worse.

The story follows a confident princess excited for her first day outside the castle, only to be told she can't wear her beloved crown. As she navigates playtime with other children, she struggles with feelings of inadequacy, believing that being prettier would help her make friends. Her mother offers wise advice that resonates universally, reminding readers that true beauty comes from within, a lesson for princesses of all ages.