EVENTS AND NEWS

December 9, 2023 Give Back Books was honored to help sponsor the Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation in Baltimore, Maryland.

It was a beautiful winter day for a run. Or, in case of our resident author/publisher, a “walk.”

February 26, 2023 Give Back Books is excited to announce “Cupid Ain’t Stupid” received a 5-star review from Reader’s Favorite.

Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers’ Favorite

Cupid Ain’t Stupid: Cupid-in-Training by Zoe Michal with illustrations by Nejla Shojaie shares the delightful adventures of Cupid and his fellow students as they attend Valentine’s Day School. Cupid and his friends must learn many lessons including how to fly, create poetry, make chocolate, and much more. Teachers of these necessary subjects are charming and glide about like angels. Whimsical illustrations accompany this engaging story. Cupid is adorable and extremely lovable; it is a joy to follow his journey to graduation from this special school. Cupid and his peers have many funny moments as they learn and practice the skills which will help them to bring people together with love. An entertaining tale, Cupid’s eagerness to learn is contagious and uplifting. This heartwarming story will amuse and enchant readers of all ages.

Cupid Ain’t Stupid: Cupid-in-Training by Zoe Michal offers a magical look into becoming Cupid. Children will enjoy the highly entertaining antics of Cupid and his fellow students. This upbeat and fun story is one that young readers will want to hear again and again. The creative rhymes and cheerful illustrations throughout are captivating. There are many things to enjoy but I found the math lesson that Cupid must learn to be especially touching. This will make a fantastic gift for any child on Valentine’s Day and will also be a great story to have on hand throughout the year as it shares a positive message and celebrates love. This is a highly recommended read.

February 1, 2023 Give Back Books is excited to announce their newest book available. ”Cupid Ain’t Stupid.” 

Cupid Ain’t Stupid is a hilarious rhyming picture book for children ages 3-8 that will have them laughing out loud. The story follows Cupid as he learns the skills necessary to spread love and happiness to the world. But things don’t always go as planned, and Cupid finds himself in some comical situations.

The illustrations in the book are colorful and playful, perfectly capturing the whimsical nature of the story. Children will love Cupid and his friends.

November 2021 Give Back Books is excited to announce they have added soft-cover composition notebooks to their inventory. Beautiful illustrations from the Baby Love Series and Dog Breed covers for the animal lovers.

May 18, 2021 Give Back Books Author Zoe Michal is featured in The Beacon https://www.thebeaconnewspapers.com/local-author-gives-back-with-each-book/

July 2021 Give Back Books announced new releases in the Baby Love Series. All Daddies Love Their Babies, All Grandparents Love Their Babies, All Grandmoms Love Their Babies, All Granddaddies Love Their Babies are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target.

April 6, 2021 All Mommies Love Their Babies received a Readers’ Favorite Five Star Review!

December 14, 2020 Mission: Protect Bear received a Readers’ Favorite Five Star Review!

November 3, 2020 Mission: Protect Bear is read by the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson on her YouTube Channel.

June 8, 2020 – We are proud to announce that Give Back Books released our second book, Mission: Protect Bear.

March 7, 2020 – Come see Zoe Michal @ the Baltimore County Public Library during their Local Author Event from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cockeysville Branch, 9833 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, Maryland. For more information, contact: Zoe.Michal@gbbooks.org.

January 1, 2020 – We are excited to release our first picture book, A Human For Huxley, a story of a dog looking for his own human to adopt. Children will enjoy using the Dog-to-English Dictionary located at the front of the book to interpret what Huxley is saying to the humans he encounters.