Pickled Chicken by E.K. Mockingham book cover, a fluffy green chick holding a glowing pickle in a farmyard at dusk

E.K. Mockingham’s ‘Pickled Chicken’ Helps Children Discover How Much Their Kindness Matters

For a young child, offering help can be a surprisingly big moment. A small gesture might brighten someone’s afternoon, begin a friendship, or reveal how much one little person has to give. That sense of possibility sits at the heart of E.K. Mockingham’s Pickled Chicken, a picture book that approaches kindness through an amusing adventure involving a chick, his best friend, and a very unusual snack.

‘WHITE PATHS’ and ‘Dreams Left Undreamed’ Reveal Damien R. Todor’s Deeply Spiritual Storytelling

Love can appear without warning, grief can reshape a person’s understanding of life, and faith can become most meaningful when certainty is gone. Through two distinctive novels, Serbian author Damien R. Todor explores these experiences with emotional sensitivity, spiritual curiosity, and a strong appreciation for the mysteries surrounding human connection.