New books for
fall reading.
By The Family Promecene
Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major online booksellers
The Sea and Shell
Our blue planet is over seventy percent water. In that water, there are billions of shells. This is the story of one. On a sunny day Shell’s happy existence is turned upside down when he finds himself cast upon a sandy beach and his adventure begins
SEPTEMBER 2024 RELEASE
Hoot Hoot
Rainy days, sick days, frogs, balloons and puppy dogs, these are a few of the things that make life a hoot. Let’s celebrate them with a few rhymes, silly words and playful pictures.
OCTOBER 2024 RELEASE
Claire & the Astronaut
Tells the story of Claire, a first-grade girl who meets an astronaut at her school. This encounter captivates Claire, sparking her imagination and ambition. Inspired by the stars, Claire’s life takes a new direction, filled with dreams and determination.
NOVEMBER 2024 RELEASE
The creative trio of Melanie, Chris, and their 4th-grade son, Noah, partners on
imaginative children’s books, drawing inspiration from their close-knit family, friends, and a shared love of art. Their collaborative spirit brings stories to life with warmth and creativity. They live in Houston with their two goldfish and havadoodle, Mac.
RECOGNITION
AMAZON #1 Bestseller and
#1 NEW RELEASE
Recipient of the 2020 American Eagle Book Award’s Bronze Medal
GRIT & MAGIC
A Mother's Story of Modern Adoption
In this staggeringly honest, often hilarious, always hopeful memoir, Melanie Herz Promecene takes readers with her through the terror of 9/11 in New York, the floods of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, the winding streets of Beijing, and a beautiful day in Florence. And, of course, readers join her as she overcomes seemingly impossible obstacles of bureaucracy and biology. NOW AVAILABLE