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Have you ever looked at an ancient, majestic tree and wondered what stories it would tell if it could? If you have, then The Rooted and the Winged by Samantha Curran is the novel for you! A whimsical, environmental fantasy with over forty illustrations, this self-published novel targets readers ages thirteen to eighteen. I've been enjoying it immensely as a thirty-year-old reader for its fascinating worldbuilding rooted in both ecology and Celtic mythology. Faeries and dryads

Litha – or as most people know it, the summer solstice – is soon approaching on Sunday the 21st. It’s the longest day of the year, when we celebrate the sun and abundance of life, as well as our inner light, vitality, and creativity. It teaches us to draw in our energy for the upcoming season, as the days slowly begin to shorten. The solstice is also a time when we should appreciate the beauty around us, as flowers bloom and butterflies futter about. For centuries, poets have