Confessions of a Children’s Book Author … About Author Visits
Contribution by Shelly Roark, award-winning children's author of The Bubble Who Would Not POP! Want to know the best part about penning a children’s story? Reading it to your audience
Your Monday Muse February 2019-Caitie Hurst
Happy Monday! Let's celebrate our faith today! He washed away our sins. He gives us joy unmeasurable. He loves us unconditionally. He gives us underserving grace every moment of every day. He gave His own life to save us. How can we do anything else, but praise
Your Monday Muse February 2019- Natalie Grant
Starting something new is challenging. It requires us to lay down our fears and move out of the background in order to effect change. We may not feel qualified or experienced enough. Or, we may believe that we can't really make a
Your Monday Muse January 2019-Rend Collective
Who needs to hear Good News today? *waving hand wildly We are inundated daily with news that is the opposite of good. It's hard to shut it out and shut it off. But, there is Good News. Found in the Bible. Found in Grace. Found at
Word of the Year 2019
I have always been one that likes fresh starts. New school supplies in August? Yes, please! New books from my favorite bookstore? Of course! New workout clothes to inspire my health goals? Let's Do It! New planners to write all my hopes and dreams
Your Monday Muse January 2019-Need to Breathe (with JohnnySwim)
As you move through your day, your week, your month, you may feel uncertain. You might feel despair, lost in the constant barrage of the negative, the noise, the pain that the world is feeling around you. We can't see into
Your Monday Muse January 2019-JJ Heller
God has granted us another brand new year. This year let's love more, fight less. This year let's focus on Jesus more, us less. This year let's take leaps of faith more, fear less. This year let's celebrate more, isolate less. This year let's shine
Your Monday Muse January 2019-Carrollton
Happy New Year! It's the first Monday of January 2019! A great time to step into the calling God has on your life and move forward with what He has equipped you to accomplish. "I press on toward the goal to win the
Merry Christmas One and All!
"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy
Author’s Corner: Christmas Lights
Guest Post by Jean Matthew Hall, a Little Lamb Books author Do you enjoy driving around looking at the Christmas lights? So festive and colorful! Occasionally, you can spot a manger scene or a Star of David near a roof top. Have
C is for Christmas Word Scramble (Day 9)
It's probably a bit obvious that we like LOVE word games, and here's another one for Day 9 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! It's fun for all ages and all the words come from somewhere in
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTHOR JANET L CHRISTENSEN!
Happy Birthday to the ever beautiful and full of grace Janet L. Christensen! We are blessed to be working with Janet and to release her debut picture book called Goodnight Firefly arriving for Summer 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Janet:
C is for Christmas Jesus Name Chain (Day 8)
It's time to get crafty for Day 8 of the 12 Days of C is for Christmas as you make a Names for Jesus Advent Chain leading up to Christmas Day. Couple of things you'll need: Two Different Colors of Construction
C is for Christmas Book Discussion Questions (Day 7)
We know that the days leading up to Christmas as well as the last few weeks of school before the Christmas break can be tough for kids and teachers and, yes, even parents. There are lots of distractions and busyness
Author’s Corner: A Small, Single Light
Guest blog by Janet Christensen, a Little Lamb Books author One of my little guys has never liked the dark. In fact, if we packed up to take a weekend trip away from home without packing a nightlight, you could guarantee
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH (DAY 6)
On the 6th Day of C is for Christmas, the Little Lamb Books team gave to you
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS LETTER TO SANTA (DAY 5)
It’s Day 5 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas, and since there's only 14 days left (!!!) until the big day, we thought it's time to share our Letter to Santa. Who doesn't love writing their wish
C IS FOR CHRISTMAS COLORING SHEETS (DAY 4)
It’s Day 4 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we’ve offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it’s really good!) and a Fill-in-the-Blank printable. These
Your Monday Muse-Our Top 12 Christmas Albums
We want to help you out. Yes, you. By now, you’re probably quite tired of hearing the same renditions of all the Christmas classics they play on rotation every hour. So are we. And, it’s frustrating that the malls, the restaurants, and more
In Our Notes…Illustrator Louise Hargreaves
We have been sharing quite a bit about our holiday picture book C is for Christmas and Michelle Medlock Adams, the book's fabulous author, but we wanted to take some time today to introduce you to the amazingly talented illustrator
C is for Christmas Fill-in-the-Blank Printable (Day 3)
It's Day 3 of our 12 Days of C is for Christmas! So far we've offered you an Advent calendar full of family activities and a brand new holiday playlist via Spotify (it's really good!). Next up, we're offering a Fill-in-the-Blank
C is for Christmas Playlist (Day 2)
If you downloaded our Advent calendar, you know that we are hosting 12 Days of C is for Christmas Giveaways to go along with the release of our brand new holiday picture book C is for Christmas from author Michelle
Your Monday Muse-Pentatonix
She was just one person. A teen planning to marry, getting her things in order. She didn't ask to be drawn into this story of redemption, of sacrifice, of love. She was ordinary and simple. Not looking for the spotlight, not seeking
The 12 Days of C is for Christmas
We love getting into the spirit of the Christmas season and remembering that family together can be fun and random acts of kindness are a great way to honor the real Reason for the Season. We also love our brand new
#FaithPitch 2019 News
2019 is right around the corner (like in 32 days), and after our terrific turnout for the November event, we are now looking ahead to the new season of #FaithPitch. We started hosting #FaithPitch in 2016, and at that time we only
5 Christ-Centered Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf
As we enter the Christmas season, many of us with younger children are looking for ways to enhance the holiday wait time and impart the real meaning of the season. While there is a great deal of attention given to
Your Monday Muse-Chris Tomlin (Ft. Lauren Daigle)
Christmas is Coming! The Angels Sang. The Shepherds Journeyed. The Kings Gifted. Hallelujah, the Babe was Born. As you return to work and school
We Give Thanks For You!
Before we sit down to our individual tables and feast with our families, we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU to you, the community that blesses our company and our authors. You bless us in many ways. We are thankful for
Release Day: C is for Christmas
We are delighted to announce the release of the our very first holiday picture book for children called C is for Christmas* by award-winning and bestselling author Michelle Medlock Adams! A is for Angels, B is for Birthday, C is for Christmas! Celebrate
Your Monday Muse-Nichole Nordeman
Happy Thanksgiving Week! "Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever." Psalm 136:26 We are thankful for each and every one of you who follow us on social media, support our authors, purchase our books, and greet us with a
Happy Birthday Author Michelle Medlock Adams!
Happy Birthday to the lovely Michelle Medlock Adams! We are super thrilled to release her brand new holiday picture book, C is for Christmas, Tuesday, November 20! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Michelle: She's been married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff,
Your Monday Muse-Third Day
She loves this song, my daughter. She's seven and every time she hears it playing, she sings the chorus out loud for all to hear. Her soul is on fire for Jesus. She loves to worship and she shines for Him in
To NaNo or Not To NaNo
Guest blog by Jason C. Joyner, a Little Lamb Books author NaNoWriMo, to the uninitiated, is the National Novel Writing Month. Each November writers are encouraged to plant themselves in a chair and crank out a 50,000 word novel. It’s been
Your Monday Muse-Natalie Grant
More than politics. More than entertainment. More than the job. More than the grades. More than popularity. More than being trendy. More than winning. More than the number of friends. More than the number of likes. More than the presents and the decorations and the gatherings. More. "For we are God’s
Our #19Before2019
There are less than two months before the end of another year. For some of us, it means it's a time of energy and efficiency as we start checking things off the to do list made at the beginning of
Your Monday Muse-Switchfoot
"And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is Love." I Corinthians 13:13 We are all seeking
Author’s Corner: Life Lessons From My Garden
Guest blog by Jean Petersen, a Little Lamb Books author Each time I go my garden, I’m excited to lift the oversized leaves of one of the growing vegetable plants. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’ve been a follower of ours for the last few years, you know from my posts here and here that our family was touched by this horrible disease in a very close and
Your Monday Muse-Building 429
Life isn't simple, is it? It's not just Mondays that are hard, it's every single day we walk out our faith. As humans we face a variety of challenges on all levels from personal to financial and from professional to spiritual.
Author’s Corner: I Love Fall
Guest Blog by Amberly Kristen Clowe, a Little Lamb Books author I love fall. I love that first snap of crisp air. I love the rich, warm browns and reds. I love the upcoming holiday excitement. But, for me, fall is more than
20 Encouraging Quotes For Writers
We all know that writing can be hard. It’s a process, a journey, and a challenge that can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Want the good news? You’re not alone. Even famous bestselling authors started at the bottom and had to
Your Monday Muse-Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Lately, it's hard to turn on the television, open your email, or, yes, even listen to the radio without being overwhelmed by the negative, indecision, and unrest. We are in a battle with the enemy, who is trying to create
Happy Birthday Author Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Happy Birthday to our author, Darlo Gemeinhardt! Her middle-grade mystery, Abra-Cadaver Dog, will be released Fall 2019! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Darlo: Her favorite choice of beverage is Sprite. She works with the TALLACO K-9 Search and Rescue trainining SAR
Pre-Order C is for Christmas Now!
Pre-ordering a new book is great, especially when it's for Christmas! When you pre-order and then it arrives on your doorstep as soon as the book releases, it's like receiving an early birthday present
Your Monday Muse-Rend Collective
Each night as I tuck in my sweet child, we say our nighttime prayers, have a sip of water, give hugs and kisses, and as I leave the room I remind her to count her blessings from the day. I
Happy Birthday Author Shelly Roark!
Happy Birthday to Shelly Roark, four-time award-winning author of the delightful picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! Here’s Five Fun Facts about Shelly: She graduated from Baylor University. She listens to Christmas music year-round! She is a very good
Jesus is Our Door
I have a fascination with doors. Yes, doors. The entrances and exits to homes, cars, and other structures that we take for granted because they’re always there. Yet, whenever I’m traveling or even just out and about, if I see a door
Your Monday Muse-Lauren Daigle
In a world full of more opportunities for love and kindness than ever before, we are actually a world currently overwhelmed with turmoil and conflict. Where is God? Friends and family arguing over politics and policies. Where is God? School safety and church values
18 Reasons We Love Fall
We live in Texas. So, generally speaking, we have two seasons
Happy Birthday Jason C. Joyner!
Happy Birthday to Jason C. Joyner, author of the young adult novel, Launch, Rise of the Anointed Book 1! Here's Five Fun Facts about Jason: He has a black cat named Anakin. He has TWO Bachelor Degrees. He loves Hot Tea-Early