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I am very excited to share that Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers, has won a gold medal in the Children's Picture Book category in the 2019 Illumination Book Awards. Many thanks to my collaborator, Ann Sheng, and all the people at Wood Lake Publishing, for making this project possible. Read… Continue reading Illumination Book Award Winner 2019

Doubting Thomas. Such a pejorative nickname for someone who approaches life in a what seems to me a wise and sensible way--critical thinking and independence combined with a certain open-mindedness. Thomas has always been one of my favourite biblical characters. I think of him as the patron saint of questioners and skeptics. Yes, he does end… Continue reading Thomas Wonders

It was a rather fun surprise to learn that Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter has become (for today at least) #1 Best Seller on Amazon!  Check it out here.

Political plots, intrigue, drama...even lions. The story of Daniel has it all. Click here to read my version of the story from Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers.

Advent has always been my favourite season. I love the music, symbolic growth of the light, and the traditional readings for the season. But in recent years I have found myself struggling with the sort of future-oriented anticipation that usually flavours this holy time. So I have been searching for a different way of thinking… Continue reading A Different Kind of Hope

Here is another glimpse into my latest book, Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers (Wood Lake Books, 2018). To read the story, click here.

Here is my version of a fascinating story from Acts. Click here to read "Philip and the Stranger on the Road" from Read. Wonder. Listen. Stories from the Bible for Young Readers. Published by Wood Lake Books, with words by Laura Alary and pictures by Ann Sheng.