13  Books Published by Mynd Matters Publishing on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

An exciting adventure that blends friendship and magical surprises. Rated “GET IT” by Kirkus

It’s time for Holidayville’s annual Easter egg hunt! Everyone in town is preparing to look near and far to find the most hidden eggs, especially Imani, Chase, and Kayla. But this year, their sights are set on discovering the event’s prized possession—the golden egg! Not only is the golden egg rumored to be filled with magical wonder, but whoever discovers it will be the talk of the town and featured on the front of the local newspaper.

Lucky the Leprechaun is taking a midday nap on his pot of gold in a bush not far from Holidayville’s town center. Unbeknownst to Lucky, the town’s residents are looking high and low for a magical golden egg, and three friends believe the golden sparkle from his hiding place is the sign they need. When the trio reaches for the golden sparkle, will they find the mysterious golden egg or something more fascinating? Will Lucky escape before being discovered, or will a timely snap of his finger send them all on a wonderful new adventure?

A thrilling tale about new experiences and encounters, Holidayville’s Lucky Easter Surprise is the perfect blend of excitement, friendship, and discovering the value of life’s little treasures!

This is book 2 in the Holidayville Adventures series.

As the owner of Celebrity Talent Agency, a venture 25 years in the making, Mark Green’s story is one of perseverance and innovation.

Hailing from Hackensack, NJ, Mark Green embarked on his career in 1977 as a DJ, performing at high school events and local parties around Bergen County. His early exposure to rapping came from a competition in the Bronx, which he brought back to New Jersey, becoming a mentor to future Hip-Hop legends like Guy O’Brien, aka Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang. Green’s influence on O’Brien helped shape the early Hip-Hop scene.

Green’s professional career began with an internship at Sugar Hill Records, the label behind the first major Hip-Hop single, Rapper’s Delight. He went on to work full-time at Hush Productions, where he handled various roles, including project management, artist development, and road management. His work with notable artists such as Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Dru Hill, Prince, Al B Sure, Grandmaster Flash, and Usher solidified his reputation in the industry. This experience paved the way for his next role at Associated Booking Corp, where his talent for spotting rising stars led to the signing of chart-topping acts like Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shante, Kid & Play, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

Green moved on to EMI/Capitol Records, where he was the Director of Marketing and held roles in Radio Promotions, Jazz, and Rap, earning accolades such as the Promotions Person of the Year in 1992. His work at EMI included producing, writing, and publishing successful tracks like Remember the First Time for Eric Gable and Midnight Hour for Spice MC.

In 1997, Green ventured into independent marketing and promotions consulting and secured a record deal with Light Year/Warner Brothers for his independent label, with Teena Marie as his first artist.

One year later, as a consultant at Northstar Distribution, Green became General Manager, distributing music for Prince’s independent label, which included Chaka Khan and Larry Graham on NPG Records. This role laid the groundwork for launching Celebrity Talent Agency, which represents a wide array of stars, and secures talent for tours, festivals, and commercials globally.

Currently, Green serves as Associate Director and General Manager of Lehman Performing Arts Center, Chairman of Artist Relations for The Hip-Hop Museum (THHM), and maintains ownership of Celebrity Talent Agency. He continues to influence the entertainment industry profoundly because, The Show Must Go On!

Santa and his sleigh are loaded up with gifts and headed to spread holiday cheer with nothing standing in the way! Well, except for an unfortunate calendar mix-up that sends an unsuspecting Santa to Holidayville during the Fall Festival instead of on Christmas Eve!

In the enchanting town of Holidayville, where every day feels like a celebration, Rihanna and her best friend, Harlem, two curious five-year-olds, run into an unexpected guest while enjoying the festival fun. At first, Santa considers returning to the North Pole because he does not believe he will fit in with everyone else, but after the girls convince him to join the celebration, he decides to stay. Besides, Santa has always wanted to participate in another holiday tradition. With help from his new friends, will Santa find a way to enjoy this magical mix-up while keeping his identity a secret from the other residents of Holidayville?

An inspiring story about the magic of new adventures and being accepted just as you are, Santa’s Holiday Mix-Up is the perfect holiday treat!

This is book 1 in the Holidayville Adventures series.

Santa and his sleigh are loaded up with gifts and headed to spread holiday cheer with nothing standing in the way! Well, except for an unfortunate calendar mix-up that sends an unsuspecting Santa to Holidayville during the Fall Festival instead of on Christmas Eve!

Young readers will enjoy this coloring book companion to Santa’s Holiday Mix-Up (Holidayville Adventures). Filled with scenes from the book, users can now use their imaginations to bring the people of Holidayville to life!

*Part of the Holidayville Adventures series

Yvette is a forty-one-year-old woman struggling to cope with losing both parents during her twenties—one to terminal disease and the other to life’s complications. Over the years, she learned to repress the pain of watching her mother die and the resentment of having her father casually walk out of her life. Now as she packs her bags to return to her Georgia hometown and the house where final goodbyes were never spoken, a growing sense of uneasiness intensifies.

Vera is the kind-hearted stepsister Yvette never imagined nor wanted. She was an innocent teenager when Yvette’s father, the Pastor, entered her life. Although broken from the loss of his beloved wife and daughters, he loved Vera as his own child and gave her the affection she so desperately needed. However, a childhood secret threatens to compromise everything Vera holds dear.

When the Pastor’s health takes a turn for the worse, both daughters must decide if they have the strength and courage to no longer be confined by burdens of the past. Will Yvette overcome feelings of abandonment and forgive her father before it’s too late? Does Vera’s childhood secret hold the key to mending this family’s broken relationship?

Yesterday Mourning is a heartfelt and poignant novella about a family learning invaluable lessons of forgiveness, love, loss and ultimately—peace.

Morgan is twenty-two, and after four years of living with his aunt and uncle in the South, his life is about to change—some planned and the rest, thoroughly unexpected. Along his journey, Morgan moves into his first apartment, attains his first girlfriend, reconnects with a high school buddy, recognizes the value of having a mentor, and learns the importance of family.

Ron Ancrum’s life had been relatively normal, until his journey took an unexpected turn with unprecedented events. From cover to cover, and filled with critical life topics, especially applicable to those over the age of sixty, Keep On Moving is a memoir worth sharing

While some sections are taken directly from journal entries written during the two years after Ron’s third hospitalization, other sections offer insight on social issues while expertly reflecting the experiences of anyone living in their fourth quarter-aging, retirement, staying connected, and for those who like Ron, are living with a chronic health issue.

Sit back, enjoy the journey, and decide how you will Keep On Moving.

Ron Ancrum’s life had been relatively normal, until his journey took an unexpected turn with unprecedented events. From cover to cover, and filled with critical life topics, especially applicable to those over the age of sixty, Keep On Moving is a memoir worth sharing

While some sections are taken directly from journal entries written during the two years after Ron’s third hospitalization, other sections offer insight on social issues while expertly reflecting the experiences of anyone living in their fourth quarter-aging, retirement, staying connected, and for those who like Ron, are living with a chronic health issue.

Sit back, enjoy the journey, and decide how you will Keep On Moving.

A Journey Through Grace is an inspiring story detailing one man’s redemptive and grace-filled journey out of the grim and limiting depths of poverty and loss.

As a child in Denver, Colorado, Reggie Tuggle faced extreme poverty and unexpected circumstances, such as living in an attic for nine years with his mother and later as a single parent of two daughters after the death of his wife. His journey was tumultuous, filled with highs and lows, yet expertly scripted by the Creator.

By the grace of God, he:

• Found his father after a 40 year search
• Avoided executing a plot to kill his stepfather
• Lead a church to grow from 40 members to 1,000 members
• Founded a charter school that now has more than 7,000 students
• Traveled to more than 50 countries around the world

A Journey Through Grace is an inspiring story detailing one man’s redemptive and grace-filled journey out of the grim and limiting depths of poverty and loss.

As a child in Denver, Colorado, Reggie Tuggle faced extreme poverty and unexpected circumstances, such as living in an attic for nine years with his mother and later as a single parent of two daughters after the death of his wife. His journey was tumultuous, filled with highs and lows, yet expertly scripted by the Creator.

By the grace of God, he:

• Found his father after a 40 year search
• Avoided executing a plot to kill his stepfather
• Lead a church to grow from 40 members to 1,000 members
• Founded a charter school that now has more than 7,000 students
• Traveled to more than 50 countries around the world

Never losing sight of his relentless passion for faith, family, and economic empowerment, Salter is focused on what he calls the civil rights issue of our day-financial literacy. The Culture of Money is an ideology for creating sustainable Black wealth. It aims to build a Black wealth movement through the adoption of three community-shared values: know more, own more, and pass down more. Using the power of the black family, black churches, and community organization Salter sets out a pathway for real financial healing.Publisher: MYND MATTERS PUBLISHING

Never losing sight of his relentless passion for faith, family, and economic empowerment, Salter is focused on what he calls the civil rights issue of our day-financial literacy. The Culture of Money is an ideology for creating sustainable Black wealth. It aims to build a Black wealth movement through the adoption of three community-shared values: know more, own more, and pass down more. Using the power of the black family, black churches, and community organization Salter sets out a pathway for real financial healing.Publisher: MYND MATTERS PUBLISHING

Rihanna is an ambitious and independent thinker with her sights set on achieving whatever challenge, big or small, that’s presented. From counting, spelling, and creating macaroni necklace masterpieces to climbing on the kitchen table to survey her next great adventure, she believes she can do anything and with that mindset, she absolutely will!

Based on the real-life adventures of her goddaughter, Rihanna’s Can-Do Adventures is Renita Bryant’s brilliantly woven poem about pushing past limiting beliefs and living with childlike confidence and freedom. It’s a reminder to think you can because if you do, you will, and to never give up on yourself, your dreams, or your greatness.