A Lexington man wrote a children’s book with a lesson about living in the moment. He began by making copies for some family friends, but through word of mouth, has now sold 1,000 copies.

For “Your Island,” “Your Forest” and “Your Farm,” the author and illustrator radically simplified what was on the page.

Sotomayor's latest book geared toward young readers is inspired by her late mother, Celina Báez, and aims to show "how ...