Is Mom working on her memoir or finally writing that cozy mystery she's always talked about? Then this book would be a great gift for her! 

If her next step is publishing that book and marketing it, Book Rookie: Tips for First Time Authors provides an overview of what to expect and where to be wary. Drawn from Kate's personal experience and the experiences of her author friends, Book Rookie is a cheap and easy guide for getting familiar with author marketing as a whole before sinking a lot of money into proprietary marketing programs.

Each chapter introduces a marketing topic, gives practical advice, and then ends with a checklist to follow. Whether Mom decides to self-publish or is traditionally published, authors are expected to handle their own marketing and Book Rookie is the place to start. Give Mom the gift of preparation for her new career as an author!

Do you have a youngster who loves Little House on the Prairie? Then this book about children who settled the frontier would make a great gift!

Like the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, Ruth by Lake and Prairie is also about a real girl and tells stories about her day-to-day life during the time that she traveled from Ohio to Illinois via the Great Lakes. Ruth's uncles, John and Joseph Naper, loaded up their schooner, the Telegraph, with family, friends, and everything needed to found the settlement that became Naperville, Illinois. 

Based on available history, Ruth's story makes for a great read-to-me book and is also enjoyed by adults. Children will also enjoy the companion Ruth by Lake and Prairie Activity Book filled with crossword puzzles, paper crafts, and coloring pages. Together, they make a great gift for your young settler!