Essence Enterprises

Genre: /Alternate History/Science Fiction/ 4 Stars A very eclectic read! What an interesting story in Ask Not by Mary M. Schmidt. I am a fan of this author, and her books are always very interesting. In "Ask Not," which refers to JFK's famous speech, we meet Katie Casey, a woman who is completely obsessed with President John F. Kennedy. It's a really interesting story full of wit and fun. The family dynamic is quite interesting, and seems like a "normal" family, with its chao

Bald is Beautiful A letter for a fabulous girl by Carola Schmidt and Dian Ovieta (Illustrator) 5 Stars Heartwarming and heart fulfilling Schmidt pens a magnificent story in Bald is Beautiful A letter for a fabulous girl. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The illustrations were magnificently placed in the story and added more beauty to the story. This book would be perfect to read to a child or have the child read it back. "Bald is powerful, Ba

4 Stars Wonderfully told Schmidt pens a grand children's story in Babushka is Homesick. I read the first book in the Babushka series, and enjoyed it. This is another grand story by Schmidt. This story is a read that doesn't just tell a story, but it's about sharing memories and missing home. Babushka realizes how much she misses home once she visits her homeland. I liked reading this story, and learning about her past and her present, which gives the reader not just a grand j

4 Stars Sweet folktale Schmidt pens a wonderful children's story in Tell me a story, Babushka. I haven't read anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. Babushka tells her granddaughter a story, and it brings the reader in, as Karina and this reader could practically hear the story. It's a wonderfully adorable and sweet story, but it also teaches about immigration, and history. It's written in a way that it can be read to children, or read by children. It's no