The Charles Bruce Foundation, a non-profit located in central Pennsylvania, supports writers, artists, and musicians (WAM!).
Kursid Kids Winter Turns rejoins the Kursid family as they struggle to survive in a culture where the haves have everything, and the have-nots remain at their mercy.
After decades of reporting on poverty and years of working one on one in homeless shelters, Pat LaMarche has pulled together an historical narrative and current events piece about how the economically disadvantaged feed themselves. Everything from celebrations to starvation, immigrant contributions to farm grown food, this book has stories and the recipes that accompany those tales.
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Marc Leeds, PhD, an unmatched indexer of greatness and creator of The Vonnegut Encyclopedia, shares his debut children’s book. He and Eileen are graciously sharing this passion project to help CBF with its mission.
American Roulette, a novel about the tragedy of gun violence, is still available from Sunbury Press. Click on the cover image to the right and go to their website where you can order your own copy!
Charles Bruce Foundation Releases
LIMITED QUANTITY – A special price to help us clear our closets of one of our earliest publications, featuring a story by Phyllis J. Orenyo, concept art by Melanie Deinstadt, and Illustrations by Chad Bruce.
Mariane Romagnoli begins her pizza sagas with a heartwarming story recommended for children ages 5-8. The Romano children learn the secret behind their family pizza perfection.
Book one of the young adult books introducing Priscilla, a heroine who while experiencing homelessness provides aid, comfort, and understanding to this difficult issue.
A fall holiday picture book written by Phyllis Orenyo and illustrated by our own Chad Bruce. With an educational take on geography, the book features an exciting journey.
Marc Leeds, PhD, an unmatched indexer of greatness and creator of The Vonnegut Encyclopedia, shares his debut children’s book. He and Eileen are graciously sharing this passion project to help CBF with its mission.
In this sequel to Mariane Romagnoli’s first pizza saga, also recommended for children ages 5-8, the now older Romanos celebrate national pepperoni pizza day by engaging in a pizza-making contest.
Book two finds Priscilla teaching her realm of children to become better human beings, thereby prompting them to guide the adults in their lives to become better themselves.
For another winter holiday picture book, treat your family to this epic Nutcracker origin story about the unique uncle who bears gifts in Matthew C. Donnell’s adorable tale as illustrated by Fran Piper.
Book 1 of a soon to be three part series written by our youngest author, Ronan Russell. Pat LaMarche provided writing assistance, and Aron Rook illustrated this beautiful book.
Mariane Romagnoli continues the pizza sagas recommended for older children, ages 7-12. A master-class in mushrooms of all kinds, the new hardcover book is 4 times the size of the first book.
Book three finds Priscilla and her friends dealing with the year of the pandemic, demonstrating how folks who are not fortunate enough to have a home are impacted.
The sequel from our youngest author, Ronan Russell. It picks up at the climactic cliffhanger and follows the family, the scientist, his robot sidekick, and a few new friends through further amazing adventures.
Priscilla returns in a picture book. Recommended for children ages 5-7 and a loving adult reader. Although homelessness affects newborns up, the topic is just too big for small children to read about alone.
Book four finds Priscilla and her friends with the opportunity to speak truth to power in a way that will benefit persons experiencing homelessness.
Robert Bradshaw’s charming tale, illustrated lovingly by Aron Rook, is the very next book your young person needs on their book shelf!
Charles Bruce
1912-2008
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