Yifan Luo is a Baltimore-based illustrator and visual storyteller. She specializes in editorial narratives, comics, and slices of life that explore current events, cultural identity, personal stories, and food. Her work is characterized by expressive lines, lush colors and textures, and an empathetic, research-based approach. She received a BA from Brown University and an MFA in Illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where she currently teaches as an adjunct professor. You can find her work at https://www.yifanluo.com or on Instagram at @yifanluoart.

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When You Feel

$9.99

Authors: Katie, Celeste, Abby

Illustrator: Shurjo Mukhi

This little book helps children with BIG feelings.
The playground brings fun—and big feelings, too. In this charming board book written by teen parents, children deal with eight different emotions, from excitement to anger to overstimulation. The colorful collages and encouraging words of When You Feel help toddlers develop tools for managing their own emotional experiences.Includes age-appropriate coping strategies—a wonderful resource to start building resilience at an early age.

ISBN: 978-1-950807-89-5
Age: 1-3
Format: Board Book
Page Count: 24
Published March 2026

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Bright Before Us, Like a Flame: Igniting a New Generation of Writers

$21.99 $24.99

Foreword by Elizabeth Acevedo. Edited by Sasa Aakil and Kathy Crutcher.

by the Young Writers of Shout Mouse Press

For ten years, Shout Mouse Press has championed the voices of young writers, publishing their authentic and necessary stories. Now, this landmark anthology of youth writing celebrates a decade of storytelling—and invites readers to pick up their pens and write the path ahead.

Spanning memoir, poetry, fiction, comics, and children’s literature, Bright Before Us, Like a Flame is more than a retrospective—it’s a creative writing resource and a call to action. Taking its title from Langston Hughes’ poem “Youth,” this collection ignites both hope for the future and the power to shape it. Through stories of immigration, identity, social justice, and resilience, young authors confront today’s most urgent topics with insight and empathy. Their words challenge, inspire, and invite readers to add their own voices to the conversation.

What’s Inside:

✅ A diverse collection of youth-authored memoirs, poetry, fiction, comics, and children’s literature, featuring underrepresented voices.
✅ Creative writing prompts and behind-the-scenes insights to inspire students and emerging writers to tell their own stories.
✅ Intergenerational conversations with award-winning guest authors, exploring the role of storytelling in social change.
✅ Discussion questions for middle and high school classrooms, book clubs, and creative writing workshops.

At a time of uncertainty and urgent global challenges, these young authors remind us: Words have power. Stories create change. And the future is yours to write.

Perfect for:

📖 Aspiring young writers looking for inspiration, mentorship, and creative guidance.
🎓 Educators and librarians seeking an engaging, diverse, and inclusive classroom writing resource for middle and high school students.
🎁 Readers who believe in the power of storytelling to spark dialogue and transform communities.

ISBN: 978-1-950807-82-6
Age: 12+
Page Count: 304