Ethnic Characters Needed!
If I were a child of any other ethnic background than what I am, I know I would get tired of–and be confused by–the people in my books seldom looking like me. I’m happy to have worked for a publisher … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Diane Stortz
Tips for a Happy Children’s Bedtime Routine
Recently I completed writing the manuscript for a bedtime Bible storybook that will be out next year. I focused on helping children feel secure and loved as I chose and wrote the stories. The process got me thinking about bedtime … Continue reading →
A Perfect Parable for Valentine’s Day
Recently my read-through-the-Bible plan had me in the Gospel of Matthew, and Jesus’ familiar parable of the sower stood out. It’s a perfect parable for Valentine’s Day! Four soils planted with gospel seed. Four hearts, really. Three can’t grow the … Continue reading →
The Prayer God Loves to Answer
When you’re dealing with something you’d rather not be dealing with … when you’re feeling anxious, fearful, worried, pressured … what do you do? Photo by prideandvegudice / CC BY Go shopping? Clean house? Dump a month’s worth of complaints … Continue reading →
Reading the Best Book of All
If you read this blog often, you most likely are a parent, grandparent, or teacher who loves Jesus, loves children, and wants children to know and love Jesus too. And books help you teach them. One book, of course, forms … Continue reading →
Book Review: My Christmas List, by Amy Parker
Hardback: 28 pages Publisher: B&H Kids (2013) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1-4336-8084-7 SRP: $12.99 Ages 4-8 Rating: Amy Parker asked a friend from Rwanda what was on his Christmas list. “Christmas list? What is that?” he wanted to know. In Rwanda, … Continue reading →