My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past decade. Nearly 10 years ago, her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book, so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to … Continue reading →
Modern Church History for Kids As soon as I was done reviewing* these books, I bought another set to give away as gifts. They are incredible! I knew they would be great because Danika Cooley is a WONDERFUL author, but … Continue reading →
If you have not tried going through a corn maze, see if there’s one near you. They are fun and it’s a great time of year to be outdoors! Growing Mazes Building and growing mazes started long ago. Egyptian pyramids … Continue reading →
At CCA, we spend a lot of time focusing on picture books. But the children’s book category includes chapter books, middle grade, and young adult categories too. Let’s peek at ACFW’s 2023 young adult novels nominated for the Carol Awards. … Continue reading →
When I Go to Church, I Belong by Elrena Evans is a beautifully told story that reflects the message “come as you are.” Opening with a portion of Scripture from the Gospel of Matthew, the story reminds readers that Jesus … Continue reading →
Ten years ago, Teri McKinley and I launched Our Daily Bread for Kids–365 Meaningful Moment with God. It was the first children’s book written for the brand Our Daily Bread. Since then, we have added books for toddlers and preschooler … Continue reading →
