Before They Were Authors
“It’s good to remember — all famous authors were once ordinary kids who felt that the writing of tales was something they couldn’t live without.” – Elizabeth Haidle
Continue reading →An Interview with Author Kelli McKinney
At CCA, we often highlight picture books. However, the category of children’s books spans board books to young adult. (My own YA novel, Inside the Ten-Foot Line releases on September 20th.) When I met Kelli McKinney, whose debut MG novel … Continue reading →
Who God Wants Me to Be
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a schoolteacher. I often pretended my dolls and stuffed animals were my students. I would arrange them on the stairs to teach them songs and tell them stories. I never imagined … Continue reading →
Pentawhadda. A Christian Children’s book about the Pentateuch
Pentawhadda is a children’s picture book by Lynn Calvin Plater and published by Westbow Press. It is designed to teach children about the first five books of the Bible. In the tradition of Pilgrims’ Progress, the characters’ names have a … Continue reading →
Old Testament Days: An Activity Guide
What era of history will your children be studying this year? If they’ll be digging deep into ancient history or the history of Bible times, I’d like to recommend a personal favorite of mine, OLD TESTAMENT DAYS.
Continue reading →Celebrating Autumn with Seasonally Themed Picture Books
Picture books have long been the first choice for bedtime stories or just for when someone needs a cuddle on the couch. Well-loved stories have stood the test of time and bring back good memories from our childhoods, and we … Continue reading →