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Orphans of the Real by Marilyn Charles is here. 📚

Through poems shaped by memory, loss, and psychoanalytic self-exploration, Charles offers readers a kaleidoscope of affect-laden images—each one part of a larger journey toward integration and renewal.

This collection invites reflection on grief, remembrance, and the possibility of transforming suffering without diminishing its sacredness.

A thoughtful poetry collection for readers interested in psychoanalysis, inner life, and the emotional landscapes we learn to inhabit.

Available wherever books are sold.

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The Night Office by Doug Worgul is a heartfelt story of friendship, forgiveness, faith, and second chances. Returning to the world of Thin Blue Smoke, Worgul reunites readers with beloved characters as they navigate grief, hope, and the hard work of rebuilding a life.

A novel filled with baseball, barbecue, bourbon, and the blues—and a reminder that joy can still be found after loss.

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What if making art felt like exploring the stars?

In Stahno the Space Explorer: Discover The Magic of Artmaking by Lan-Huong Reilly, creativity becomes a bright, playful adventure without limits. 🚀🎨

Through space exploration, young readers are introduced to the joy of art, imagination, and creative thinking in a way that feels fun, curious, and full of wonder.

A charming story for families, classrooms, and every young artist ready to discover what they can create.

🎧 NEW EPISODE! “This One’s About…” features Bradley Poos, author of Urban Education: Kansas City’s Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism 📚

Discover the fascinating history of Kansas City’s Central High School—from one of America’s top segregated White high schools to one of the first schools in the city to integrate following Brown v. Board of Education. Bradley explores how this transformation revealed the lasting impact of racism in education.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 missionpointpress.com/podcast
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

What does it mean to stand by principle when history is watching?

In More Than Monument: Austin Blair, Ex-Governor—In His Own Words, edited by Jack Dempsey, readers are invited to rediscover Austin Blair—one of America’s most principled yet overlooked voices for reform.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this fully documented collection revisits Blair’s advocacy for justice, his opposition to corruption, and his enduring belief in public service rooted in conscience.

A timely look at leadership, integrity, and the words that still call us to better civic life. 🇺🇸