Charles Presti — Once a Doctor, Always a Storyteller.

These are stories about childhood, memory, belonging, and the moments that quietly change the way we understand the world.

COVERED IN FLOUR

A Novel

Next Generation Indie Book

Awards Winner 2024

"First Novel under 50,000 words"

It’s 1968 in Whisper Haven, and 8-year-old Carl Pozzi’s world is about to change.

Eight-year-old Carl Pozzi begins 1968 concerned with the ordinary things of childhood: school, friends, family, and what might be for dinner. But as the world outside his suburban home begins pressing in, Carl starts to understand that growing up sometimes means questioning what you've been taught to accept.

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Stories about courage, kindness, belonging, and the unexpected friends who help us find our way.

A children’s book series about courage, kindness, and critters who don’t quite fit in — told by a soulful, sometimes sassy, Southern armadillo named Arney.


Because the world needs more armadillo wisdom.

You’ll meet Zoe — a spirited Wheaten Terrier with a nose for trouble and a heart full of hope — and a whole crew of lovable misfits just tryin’ to find their way, together.

If you’ve ever felt a little outta place?
Pull up a petal. Rest your roots.
You’re home now.

THE SILENT SONG OF HARPO
Book One
2025 Finalist — American Writing Awards Children’s Book International Competition
For every quiet heart with a story to tell, and every listener waiting to hear.

A STAR, A STORM, AND A CHARIOT
Book Two
A story about courage, determination, and finding strength in unexpected ways.

ZOE GETS A VISITOR
Book Three
A gentle story about kindness, second chances, and taking the time to see what others miss.

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