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Introducing the latest releases from Forward Press Publishing, where we are committed to bringing to life stories that deserve to be told. Specializing in the enchanting world of picture books and children's literature, we have dedicated ourselves to championing unique narratives that may not conform to the conventional expectations of larger publishers.
At Forward Press, we dare to be different, seeking out extraordinary tales and authors who challenge the status quo, delivering exceptional and captivating reading experiences for young minds and those who appreciate the depth and classic beauty capable of illustrated literature. Join us on this literary journey as we continue to explore the uncharted and bring remarkable stories to readers of all ages.
Author Bio
Barbara Schlegel has been enriching the lives of children with yoga for the past 10 years, through her mobile yoga studio, Cat Cow Yoga. She has a master's degree in developmental psychology and is a certified children's yoga teacher and Ayurvedic lifestyle coach. This is her first book.
Campfire Yoga
by Barbara Schlegel
Release date: November 30, 2023
Campfire Yoga is an interactive and engaging book introducing children to yoga while nurturing their imagination and love of nature. Through this enchanting camping experience, young readers will practice mindfulness, engage in yogic movement, and learn the importance of connecting with the world around them.
Larry the Roanoke Logperch
by Melissa Rooney
Illustrated by Jane Gabrielle
in collaboration with
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, VA
Release date: March, 2024
In this captivating tale spun by Melissa B. Rooney and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Jane Gabrielle, Larry's daily adventures unfurl against a current of human activity threatening to destroy his home. Larry survives the perilous waters with his friend Sally to secure a future for themselves and their fellow Logperch.
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, this book is a call to action that reminds us to protect our fragile ecosystems before they disappear forever.
Larry and Sally the Roanoke Logperch are the new champions for Roanoke River. Melissa B. Rooney and Jane Gabrielle creatively weave together dynamic lessons on fish anatomy, behavior, life history, river ecology, and the ways modern living (such as dams and roads) can adversely affect river health. The upshot is an engaging ecological primer for 3rd and 4th graders that concludes with positive actions readers can take to enhance environmental awareness and stewardship.
- Paul Angermeier, Ph.D., Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation
from award-winning Duo
Melissa Rooney and Stacy Fabbre
Author Bio
Summer Dreaming
Release date: June 1, 2024
Summer Dreaming is a STEM picture book that describes the lifecycle of the cankerworm. The details of the cankerworm's unique journey present an arching metaphor that parents, teachers, and caretakers will appreciate as they encourage children to be themselves - in all their glory, despite society’s history of imposing limitations based on assigned gender.
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Melissa Rooney is a Second-Generation Immigrant, Southerner (VA and NC), and Woman in Science (Ph.D. Chemistry). She is the author of the Eddie the Electron picture book series and The Fate of The Frog, which won the Beverly Hills Children’s Fiction Award. Melissa offers workshops through the Culture and Arts in the Public Schools (CAPS) program. In addition to writing creatively, Melissa writes reviews for children’s and young-adult books for the New York Journal of Books, reviews Broadway shows and other performing arts productions for Triangle Theater Review, and provides scientific and literary editing services.
by Melissa Rooney
Illustrated by Stacy Stubbs Fabbre
One Proud Black Cat
Release date: September 15, 2024
OPBC is based on a real black cat named Kale, whose amicable, trusting, and intelligent personality demonstrates precisely why black cats have been associated with witchcraft throughout history. It's also why we humans should continue to adopt them and their feline friends into our families.
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ILLUSTRATOR Bio
Since graduating from Ohio State University with a degree in Criminology, Stacy Fabbre has worked in various roles for Dublin City Schools, including Routing and Fiscal Specialist and Registrar. She is also a freelance writing instructor for the Thurber House in Columbus Ohio and the illustrator of several children’s books, including The Fate of the Frog, which won the Beverly Hills Children’s Fiction Award in 2018. After seven years of mentoring with the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, Stacy now provides voluntary fundraising, advocacy, and marketing services for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and serves on a regional Social Justice Committee focusing on equality and inclusivity.
Children's Anthologies
We offer 6-class, virtual, or in-person writing residencies with participating published authors for elementary, middle, and high-school students. Our writers help students write their stories and become published authors. The residency concludes with a release party celebrating the published anthology of the students' stories.
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