When I embarked upon my career, writing for children was not on my mind. My first completed manuscript was actually a women’s novel about three sisters. As it often happens, however, God had other plans. In 2006, I decided to try my … Continue reading →
Make room on your bookshelves for a newly published Christmas book by Robert Z Hicks! Beautifully illustrated with warm, rich tones, Mouse in the Manger is sure to please any child on your Christmas list. Children will love the rhythm and … Continue reading →
One for boys, one for girls–two new devos guaranteed to convince tweens that learning to follow Jesus is never boring! These are active, engaging devotions, each based on a Scripture verse or … Continue reading →
Who Is Jesus? Author: MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA Picture Book: unpaged Language: English ISBN 13: 978-0-930037-15-4 List price: $14.95 Reviewed By: Janice D. Green Rating: This little book is a delightful introduction to the nature of Jesus. Author MaryAnn Diorio captures … Continue reading →
Not long ago, an editorial director challenged his blog readers to create a mission statement. When I thought about the books I write and what I wanted to accomplish through them, my mission statement looked liked this, “Sharing the message of hope … Continue reading →
Dear Reader, Yes, this one’s for you. You who share stories with children. You who read that same book, over and over and over. You who choose, and buy, and gift the books that line a child’s shelf. This little … Continue reading →