The bookshelf: Recent books from ATSU alumni and students
Posted: September 26, 2025
Smooch’s Mischievous Apologies
By Hannah Morales, doctor of health administration student, ATSU-CGHS
Morales Books, October 2024
Join Smooch, a lovable Maltese puppy, on a heartwarming adventure where playful antics lead to important lessons about listening and behaving. Filled with adorable apologies and big puppy eyes, this story celebrates love and laughter, perfect for young readers and families alike.

Engaging Minds: Rethinking Assignments for Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
By Jeffrey Adams, EdD, ’25
The Healthcare Lab Inc., May 2025
With the emergence of artificial intelligence, Dr. Adams developed this book as a toolbox for modern educators, featuring practical assignment frameworks to drive critical thinking, strategies to leverage AI as a creative teaching partner, and insights into how digital-native students learn and how to reach them.