For our inaugural issue of The Newsboy Local, we sat down with Herrera to talk about the origins of Femme Rock, the transformative power of music, building inclusive spaces, and why sometimes the most radical thing a person can do is turn up their amp and take up space.

In John Toth's new book, No Turning Back: The Story of a Woman and Her Young Son Who Slipped Through the Iron Curtain at the Peak of Communism, we get a sneak peek into the life of a young ten-year-old boy (John Toth) in Budapest, Hungary, back in the 1960s during the Soviet reign of communism.

When we often rush past the quiet, meaningful moments, author Desiree Steele invites us to slow down, breathe, and pay attention. Her debut book, Backroads & Backporches: The Road Back to Me, is already resonating with readers for its raw honesty, heartfelt storytelling, and unflinching look at healing, faith, and the long road back to oneself.