Writing Through Grief
Losing a loved one can be devastating. Even knowing the person is in a better place may not help you cope with the pain and suffering. When I lost my mother to cancer, she was 47 and I was … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Writing
Let Me Introduce Myself
By Jean Matthew Hall Yipee! I’m excited and grateful to join the Team of Christian Children’s Authors. I would like to tell you a little about myself. I’m a retired teacher. I spent almost 25 years teaching and serving as … Continue reading →
Timeless Stories
What makes a story timeless? Lois Lowry wrote Number the Stars over 25 years ago. Today it is still a popular children’s book. Lowry wrote an introduction to the 25th Anniversary Edition in which she gives some insight for her … Continue reading →
Satan Doesn’t Care If Our Children Are Too Young
When my children were young, I taught 6-7-year-old Sunday School. One Sunday the preschool teacher asked me if I taught the story of Sodom and Gomorrah to the children. I answered, “Yes, we try to shelter our children but Satan … Continue reading →
Making Connections to Bible Stories
As I was searching for material for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day I came across Let My People Go by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. I was intrigued by the unique blend of historical fiction and Old Testament Bible … Continue reading →
Our Audience
What is reaching our audience? I recently had a conversation with a lady who is helping to raise her seven-year-old niece. She is horrified with the language in children’s books promoted in public schools. Children seem to enjoy books that … Continue reading →