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.

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.

Welcome to Candle Beach, where love is just around the corner. The women here face life, relationships, and their dreams head-on. Dahlia Winters, a free spirit, unexpectedly inherits a struggling small-town bookstore and moves to Candle Beach, eager to escape its debts. She plans to reconnect with friends and capture the coastal beauty through her sketches, but her plans are disrupted by her intriguing new neighbor, Garrett Callahan. Garrett is instantly drawn to Dahlia, but he believes it's best to keep his distance. Despite his efforts, fate keeps bringing them together. When he discovers her financial struggles, his desire to help grows, leading him to consider opening his heart as well. Dahlia's friends rally to convince her to stay and fight for the bookstore's future. Will the charming girl from the city scare Garrett away, or will she show him that love can blossom despite their differences? The Candle Beach Sweet Romance series features clean, standalone contemporary romances with happy endings and no cliffhangers. Each book focuses on a different character's journey, beginning with Dahlia's story.