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Founder's Collection
- Better Than Mud – An imaginative picture book inspired by Charlie and Lois Carlson, preserving the warmth, humor, and community spirit of rural Chester County.
- A Wish for Snicker – A story about friendship, courage, wildfire, and the unexpected generosity that can change two children’s lives forever.
- Sometimes the Trail Leads Backward – A reflective collection that explores memory, landscape, and the quiet moments that reveal who we have become.
- Being Still: still here, still seeing, still sharing – A limited-edition chapbook of poetry and memoir celebrating friendship, survival, remembrance, and the ordinary moments that become extraordinary over time.
- Bodhisattva My Butt – A thoughtful and humorous exploration of life’s spiritual journey, reminding us that wisdom often arrives with laughter rather than certainty.
- (2027) Because of Camp Dreamcatcher: Thirty Years of Courage, Friendship, and Hope
Patty Hillkirk -Stories from Campers, Counselors, Volunteers, and the Community Who Walked Beside Children Affected by HIV.
Looking across the founding collection, a simple pattern emerges.
Each book answers the same question in a different way.
What helps us remain human?
That's no accident. It's an editorial philosophy.
When someone looks only at the founding collection, they would already know what Crescent Street Press stands for.
One of the quiet triumphs of this portfolio and the growing imprint. It doesn’t present unrelated books. It's presenting a family of stories that all ask readers to see one another with greater compassion.
Crescent Street Press exists to build a sustainable home for writers, artists, editors, and creators whose work enriches our communities. Its purpose is not simply to publish books, but to preserve stories, support creative livelihoods, and leave future generations with a richer cultural heritage.
Ken Pienkos, CEO & Founder
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