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2 booksChildren's Picture BooksSocial & EmotionalStory & Adventure

Maya Chen is an author who finds magic in the quiet corners of New York City. Much like the characters in her stories, she has a deep appreciation for the intersection of modern life and historic preservation. With a background in art history and a passion for storytelling, she explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the enduring power of human connection. When she isn’t writing at her favorite neighborhood coffee shop, Maya can be found exploring local archives, browsing through independent bookstores, or walking her rescue dog along the Hudson River. The Coffee Shop on Bleecker is her debut novel, inspired by the vibrant streets of her own neighborhood.

Books

Barnaby's Blue Sneakers

A little rabbit finds courage on his very first day of school

Children's Picture Books

Today is the biggest day of Barnaby’s life. Barnaby the little rabbit is nervous about his very first day of school. What if no one wants to play? What if everything feels too new? So he packs his backpack with fresh carrots and slips on his favorite blue sneakers—the ones that make him feel a little braver. At school, Barnaby discovers paintbrushes, playground giggles, and friends who hop right into his heart. He learns that trying new things can be wonderful, and that being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared—it means you go anyway. By the time the day ends, Barnaby can’t wait to go back tomorrow. Perfect for little ones starting preschool or kindergarten, Barnaby’s Blue Sneakers is a warm, reassuring picture book about first-day jitters, friendship, and the quiet power of feeling ready in your own special way.

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The Coffee Shop on Bleecker

A handwritten mystery on Bleecker Street leads to an unexpected legacy of love

Contemporary Romance

Maya Reyes is barely staying afloat in the digital rush of New York City. To escape the chill of her apartment and the heavy silence of grief following her father’s death, she spends her mornings in a cozy Greenwich Village cafe. But her predictable routine is shattered when she discovers a handwritten crossword puzzle left at her table—with clues that reference her most private conversations. The cafe’s owner reveals a secret: an anonymous benefactor has been paying for Maya's coffee for months, with one condition—she must solve the puzzles. As Maya follows the trail through the historic streets of the Village, every clue brings her closer to Alastair Finch, a reclusive archivist who guards the past as fiercely as Maya avoids it. Between the slow-burn attraction and the mysterious connection Alastair seems to have with her father’s history, Maya finds herself at a crossroads. Is this scavenger hunt a path to healing, or is she being manipulated by a stranger? To find the truth, Maya must step away from her screen and embrace a tangible legacy she never knew existed. In the heart of Bleecker Street, she might just discover that the best things in life can’t be programmed—they have to be felt.

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