WORD OF THE YEAR 2020
In the past, I never really had a problem with setting resolutions for the new year. I loved the idea of fresh starts and new beginnings. Every time January rolled around, I would pull out a fresh tablet (of paper
Merry Christmas From Little Lamb Books
We'll be spending Christmas Day with our families, but we want to pause and wish you all a day filled with joy, hope, and peace. We are blessed and thankful for each of our authors and illustrators, contractors, retailers, and readers
Announcement: Little Lamb Books Changing Distribution
As we wrap up 2019, I am super excited about the future of Little Lamb Books, however, I wanted to let you know of a change that is taking place that may impact your ability to find some of our
Kind Soup by Jean Petersen
Happy Book Birthday to our latest picture book release this fall! Kind Soup is a yummy treasure that will encourage and inspire families to take part in acts of kindness for generations to come. Written by author Jean Petersen and illustrated by Janet
Happy 4th Birthday, Little Lamb Books!
Hip, Hip Hooray! It's time to bake a cake and toss around some confetti and streamers because it's our FOURTH birthday! Four years ago today, Little Lamb Books was founded with the mission of creating entertaining and inspiring faith-based fiction for middle
Your Monday Muse September 2019-Meredith Andrews (ft. Cody Ray Lee & Abbie Simmons)
The past four years of our publishing company have been absolutely filled with FAITH and WONDER as we worked to bring books to market that would honor our Heavenly Father and inspire the next generation. There have been so many accomplishments. There
Good Night, Fireflies by Janet L. Christensen
What better way to kick-off our Birthday Month than to release a brand new picture book! Wahooo! We are super excited to share with you this delightful picture book that can be read in the classroom, in Sunday school, or at
GOOD NIGHT, FIREFLIES COVER REVEAL!
The second half of 2019 is going to be a colorful (and busy) one for us at Little Lamb Books! We are blessed to share the beautiful cover of Good Night, Fireflies, the debut picture book by Janet L. Christensen
Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo Cover Reveal!
We are super excited to share there the second picture book from award-winning author Shelly Roark is titled Gracie Lou Wants A Zoo and we have a cover! WAHOOOOO! Beautifully illustrated by Simone Krüger, who illustrated six-time award winning picture book
Happy Birthday Author Amberly Kristen Clowe!
Happy Birthday to our fun, friendly, and award-winning author Amberly Kristen Clowe! Amberly is the creator of the Teeny Sweeney series and we are so excited to announce that not only will Book 2, Teeny Sweeney and the Cousin Calamity,
Introducing Our Summer 2019 Interns
Summer 2019 is here with a bit of rain, but we're feeling quite sunny because for the next ten weeks we are excited to work with our three new Little Lamb Books interns: Olivia, Kayla, and Soleil! We were excited by the
Now Hiring: Little Lamb Books Interns
Y'all! It's going to be a busy summer and fall, and to get ready for all the exciting things we have happening, we are seeking a few good interns. Little Lamb Books publishes award-winning, faith-based fiction and non-fiction for elementary, middle
WELCOME OUR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHOR-ASHLEY JONES!
As previously mentioned (here), we signed three (3) new authors this quarter, so it's time to introduce another new face from our Little Lamb Books family of authors. Please help us welcome children's author Ashley L. Jones and read more about
Welcome Our New Author-Debbie Spence!
After being closed to new submissions for three months (!), we at Little Lamb Books are excited to share the wonderful news that we have signed several new authors to our roster for 2019! Today, we are thrilled to introduce
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
#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
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
Birthday Week Wrap-Up
Wow! Yesterday was amazing! Thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes and poems. So many good vibes and smiles! Thank you to everyone who shared a memory with us. We loved hearing those stores! Thank you to all who participated in our
We’re Turning Three!
It’s Here! WAHOOO! Our 3rd Birthday is here! It's time to celebrate! Celebrating a hobby child business turning three is such a fun because we can reflect on the growth in our physical presence, our social interactions, our vocabulary and industry knowledge,
Pardon Our Mess!
We love sharing our blog with you, however, just like when we start fresh in a new year, it's time for our company to make some updates to our website, blog, and more as we prepare for new titles and
Your Monday Muse-For King and Country
Contribution by Megan Burkhart, Intern Running. It’s good for the soul. But what direction are YOU running in today? Toward God or away from Him? Down a straight and clear path to your calling or a winding, overgrown hill that has left you confused
Introducing Our 2018 Summer Interns
Little Lamb Books is proud to introduce our two new interns, Megan Burkhart and Alyssa Roat! We are thrilled to have these young women join our Little Lamb Books flock and take part in a behind-the-scenes learning experience. Since they've
Brand New YA Trilogy: Launch Release Day
Hello Little Lamb Books Followers! We are thrilled to announce the release of the our highly anticipated young adult novel, LAUNCH, the first in the Rise of the Anointed trilogy by debut author Jason C. Joyner! You are the generation that will
Two Time Benjamin Franklin 2018 Book Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce that our debut picture book, The Bubble Who Would Not POP! by author Shelly Roark and illustrated by Simone Krüger was honored by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) with two Benjamin Franklin Book Awards on
The Serious Writer Tour Stop-Wimberley
I recently took part in a writer's workshop hosted by Serious Writer inc., the parent company for Serious Writer Academy and Serious Tour Stop. The Tour happened to be in Wimberley, Texas, right outside of Austin, and I was invited to speak
Launch Cover Reveal
Are you a young adult guy or girl searching for a story that will take you into a new world just a bit different than your own? Are you a librarian, teacher or parent looking for a young adult book that
Behind the Scenes with Little Lamb Books at the Great Homeschool Convention 2018
The Great Homeschool Convention hosts five regional education events every year, including in Texas. They offer parents who choose to homeschool their children amazing guest speakers, a variety of classes on parenting and homeschooling topics, and an exhibit hall full
Welcome Our New Author-Michelle Medlock Adams!
When Little Lamb Books began the search in 2016 for authors to add to our roster, we began praying daily that God would lead us to men and women that loved the Lord, understood our goals, believed in our mission,
Word of the Year 2018
Usually, when a new year rolls around, I find it invigorating to look at the calendar and begin making plans, to choose a word and scripture for the year, to anticipate the goals we need to set for the next
Welcome Our New Author-Janet Christensen!
It's the first week of December, and all through the office, Christmas music is playing as we sing loud the chorus! We're closed to new queries, new business, and new tasks while we wrap up the year and give thanks for
New Rules for November #FaithPitch!
Well, we're officially less than a month away from our next #FaithPitch event! Save the date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017. 8am-8pm CST. Once you've visited with family, filled your tummies with turkey, and shopped until you've dropped, I hope you'll be ready
Welcome Our new Author-Jean Matthew Hall!
I am always grateful when God brings a new author into our Little Lamb Books family. He is always introducing me to amazing and inspiring writers, and today is no different. I hope you will all join me as we
In Our Notes…Illustrator Simone Krüger
We recently celebrated our second birthday, and as we looked for more ways to share with you as we publish new faith-based fiction for young readers, we have chosen to launch a new series of monthly posts called In Our
Welcome Our New Author-Jason C. Joyner!
You guys, it's been a great week! Celebrating our birthday is so fun, but even more fun is announcing the addition of a new author to our Little Lamb Books family. It's really one of my favorite things about being
We’re Celebrating Our Second Birthday!
Happy Birthday to US! Hooray! Woohoo! YEEHAW! It’s Little Lamb Books Second Birthday today, and I am so excited that we are celebrating this important day with so many new friends and partners! WOW! When I look back at where we were
Welcome Our New Author-Jean Petersen!
Y’all, what better day to celebrate than a Friday! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce to you the newest addition to our Little Lamb Books flock….Jean Petersen! Please join me in saying a big HELLO to Jean, who has some Texas roots,
4 Things To Do When Your Release Date Is Delayed
"The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." -The White Rabbit Ever feel like you've fallen down the rabbit hole and become The White Rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Moving fast, but still sometimes late? We were told this sometimes happens,
Debut Picture Book Cover Revealed
Back in November of 2016, I was super thrilled to introduce our founding author Shelly Roark to you all. She is the first author to publish with Little Lamb Books, and I wrote a short introduction about her and the
BIG BUBBLETASTIC NEWS
I am super excited to join Louie, our loyal Little Lamb Books mascot, in announcing two big news stories today! First, when we launched our publishing company in the fall of 2015, we had several goals, among them was to be
Welcome Our New Author-Krissy Clowe!
When we hosted our #FaithPitch event in February this year, we invited all agents and editors who have an interest in faith-based fiction across the industry to join us. We also were hopeful that a variety of writers with completed,
2017 Twitter Pitch Parties!
Hey Little Lamb Books Followers! Hope you're having a TERRIFIC day today! I'm super excited to share some BIG news with you in this post, so be sure to read through the entire thing. If you’ve been active on social media over
Who We Are
Hi, I’m Rachel, and I’m the Publisher and Managing Editor of Little Lamb Books. I also consider myself navigator of our roadmap, captain of our cheerleading squad, and all around lead animal wrangler in our zoo. Sounds fun, right? I thought I’d
2016 Year in Review
So, the first ten days of January flew by, and it's a quiet chaos in the offices as we prepare for the items on our to do list for 2017, but I wanted to take a minute to look back
Welcome Our New Author: Shelly Roark!
Sometimes you just know. Maybe it's because the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Maybe it's because reading the story out loud gives you goosebumps. Maybe it's because you get to the end and have to read it again. Maybe it's
Happy Birthday to…Us!
What a difference one year makes! Yes, ONE year ago today, Little Lamb Books officially launched into the publishing industry. 12 months ago, we threw open our doors and invited authors of picture books and middle grade or young adult novels to
DFW Writers Conference
2016 looks like it will be a busy year for us, and we are super excited by the many activities, events, pitch parties, and more filling up the calendar. Our first big event will be my visit to DFW Writers Conference
Thanks Amy!
Have you ever had someone who believed in you just enough to help you believe in yourself? I did. Her name is Amy, and I have just two words for her today. Thank You. No Really
Celebration of Reading
This past Monday, October 12, I was honored to not only attend the 14th Annual Celebration of Reading hosted by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, but to also have Little Lamb Books sponsor eight (8) teachers for the
Picture Perfect
The Little Lamb Books Launch Party was a great endeavor in September, and we are thrilled to share some of the images taken of the event with you! For those who missed it, we are so sorry you couldn't come. We
Top 5 Reasons to Donate
Donating to a cause is a personal thing. We choose people, groups, companies and causes to donate to because of our life experiences, our friends' recommendations, a community's need, a family member's request. There are causes for everything from health