Our Mission

IMAGINE New Possibilities

BELIEVE in Giving Back

INSPIRE the Spirit

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS

2010-2025

Books For All Ages

Our Authors

Helene Hovanec

Helene Hovanec has been hooked on puzzles since she was six years old. She is a former elementary school teacher and is the author of more than 60 puzzle books. Helene is the creator of Dynamic DoubleCross and Plus One puzzles and the producer of Puzzles4Kids for King Features.

Malcolm Kushner

Malcolm Kushner, "America's Favorite Humor Consultant," is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication. He is the editor of The Little Book of Humorous Quotes.

Charles Preston

Charles Preston, a distinguished crossword puzzle expert, is the editor of the award-winning and best-selling Quote Acrostic Favorites puzzle book series.

Samantha Snyder

While teaching elementary school, Samantha Snyder often drew up coloring pages for her students and fellow teachers. She founded Doodle Art Alley to give those squiggly lines the proper credit they deserve.

Kathleen Welton

Kathleen Welton is an award-winning author and publisher with a lifelong passion for literacy. Her books share inspiration and fun adventures where dreams take flight.

Award-Winning Books

International Book Awards

The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes

Mom’s Choice Awards

Imagination Will Take You Everywhere, Mistakes Are Proof That You Are Trying, Attitude Is Everything, Believe in Yourself, Emily Dickinson Coloring Book, and Let Your Light So Shine

Purple Dragonfly Book Award

Let Your Light So Shine

NYC Big Book Award

Quote Acrostic Favorites: Volume 13

  • Word Fun Riddles & Crisscross Favorites

    “A great resource packed with hours of entertainment.”

    —Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars

  • Puzzle Books for Fun

    “aka Associates is a premier publisher of puzzle books.”

    —Midwest Book Review

  • Imagination Will Take You Everywhere

    “Therapeutic, relaxating and inspirational all packaged into one.”

    —Redlady’s Reading Room

  • Quote Acrostic Favorites

    “Especially and unreservedly recommended for all dedicated word puzzle fans!”

    —Midwest Book Review

  • The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes

    "A perfect little book to pick up often to find the right words for inspiration or a note of thanks."

    —Yoga Chicago

  • Attitude Is Everything

    “Terrific fun from beginning to end. Very highly recommended for anyone who enjoys doodling and coloring."

    —Midwest Book Review

  • The Little Book of Quotes by Women

    "Fascinating, fun, informative, inspiring…a prized and unreservedly recommended pick."

    —Midwest Book Review

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