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
Your Monday Muse June 2019-Planetshakers
How can you change your atmosphere this week? What can you do to make your week one of praise from Monday to Friday? Turn it up! Turn up your worship! Raise your voices! Turn up your prayer! Make it louder! Turn up your kindness! Sing His praise! Turn
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
Your Monday Muse June 2019-Kutless
Who needs a pick me up today? Here's your afternoon encouragement! You got this! "May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
Top 5 Yummy Easter Desserts
Easter is such a special holiday weekend, but sometimes coming up with ideas for a yummy dessert is hard
Your Monday Muse April 2019-Michael W. Smith (ft. Vanessa Campagna & Madelyn Berry)
How many times a day do you feel like you are stuck in quicksand? Sometimes it can feel quite like you are sinking and all alone while it seems that everyone around you is moving forward. Maybe your marriage is rocky
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
Fourteen Things I Always Pack for Conferences
In the past three years I have traveled more than ever before in my adult life. From North Carolina to New York and Chicago to Austin, my travel miles have been growing and I don't see it slowing down any
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 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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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,
Happy Labor Day!
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." I Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Blessings and prosperity be yours
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
Hello August!
Oh, August, why must you tease us so?! August is the middle ground between the end of summer and start of fall. It teases us with long, warm days (where swimming is still a daily activity here in the South), but it
Your Monday Muse-Riley Clemmons
He wants all you have today. Yes, today. Your beauty. Your scars. Your joys. Your sorrows. Your hopes and dreams. Your brokenness. Each circumstance is a new opportunity for you to see the goodness and majesty of your Heavenly Father. And, every day we can give it
Your Monday Muse-North Point Inside Out
Contribution by Megan Burkhart, Intern The Fourth of July has come and gone. Wow, summer is flying by, isn't it? As you enter back into the grind of the work week or the busyness of summertime activities, remember that freedom is something we
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
Your Monday Muse-Danny Gokey
Happy Monday! The world we live in will offer us temporary highs and drag us through desperate lows. We are all human. We all make mistakes. We all are going to mess up. God wants to give us joy eternal, everlasting life, and
Your Monday Muse-Stars Go Dim
It's a new day, a new week! Turn your frown upside down. Shine that smile for each person you see today! Compliment a friend. Finish a project. Share your lunch. Hold the door open. Write a new story for your Monday through Friday!
Welcome Our New Author-Darlo Gemeinhardt!
Today is a very special day because today I have the privilege to share with you some doggone lovely news. I am paws-itively delighted to introduce you to our newest Little Lamb Books family member
Your Monday Muse-Tori Harper
What brings you abundant and lasting JOY? Your family and children? Your friends? Your career and job or school? Your travels and experiences? All those are wonderful and truly can add importance and purpose in our lives here on Earth, but they are all external
Your Monday Muse-Bright Ones
SCHOOL is out! SUMMER is just days away! WOOHOO! Congratulations to all the elementary, middle grade, and high school students who finished strong! The school year is over. The days stretch out in front of us to be filled with activities, family and
Your Monday Muse-Zach Williams
When you wake up and the news is horrible and negative. When you feel overlooked and unworthy. When you hurt because of someone else's words. When the diagnosis is overwhelming and you don't see any positives. When what you believe is questioned and who
8 Ways To Partner With Your Publisher
You signed your contract. Way to Go! Your manuscript is in the hands of your publisher. Yes! You are super excited to tell the world you really and truly ARE an author. Woohoo! Now What? As a writer, once you sign the paperwork, you
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
12 Quotes About Books For Readers
Happy World Book Day 2018! There are so many things we love about books
Your Monday Muse-Big Daddy Weave
Our God is the LION The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power and fighting our battles And every knee will bow before You Our God is the LAMB, the Lamb that was slain For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains And EVERY
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,
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
Your Monday Muse-Newsboys
The pastor speaking from the platform this weekend said something so profound to the congregation on Sunday. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Read it again. "God will do what you can't, but not what you won't." Let those