Three Picture Books to Encourage Faith and Inner Strength

I Am Enough by Grace Byers Empowering and poetic, I Am Enough offers readers a powerful message and engaging illustrations that blend whimsy and realism. While it isn’t a traditional story or specifically Christian like the other two books in this post, it is full of positive affirmations celebrating that everyone and everything has aContinueContinue reading “Three Picture Books to Encourage Faith and Inner Strength”

Unmasking the Story Behind Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat’s “Dear Henchman”

K.A.: Hope Bolinger is on the blog today talking about her and co-author Alyssa Roat’s upcoming release Dear Henchman, YA superhero chat-fiction romance.Welcome, Hope! Before we delve behind the scenes, tell us about Dear Henchman. Hope: Henchmen and sidekicks aren’t supposed to fall in love. Or save the world. They’re supposed to brew coffee, takeContinueContinue reading “Unmasking the Story Behind Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat’s “Dear Henchman””

Keagan’s Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is a middle-grade novel with a blend of science fiction and fantasy. It was published in early 1962 after being rejected in previous years. The story follows a girl named Meg as she tries to find her father. Meg’s little brother, Charles Wallace, and her new friend Calvin O’KeefeContinueContinue reading “Keagan’s Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle”

Story Research: Tree Rings and Daughter Universes

Every day, we decide on a course of action. Get out of bed. Take a shower. Go to work. Or maybe not. Some decisions we may even wonder if we made the right choice. Especially when those decisions change our life or the life of someone we love. But have you ever wondered if thereContinueContinue reading “Story Research: Tree Rings and Daughter Universes”

Keagan’s Review of “Still Small Voice” by Allen Brokken

This is a book review written by my son. It has been published with his permission. Still Small Voice is a middle-grade Christian fantasy novel by Allen Brokken. The story includes many unique elements, such as sacred animals with special gifts and physical forms of good and evil. Lauren, Aiden, and Ethan are tasked withContinueContinue reading “Keagan’s Review of “Still Small Voice” by Allen Brokken”