Curated by Kathy Bostrom
Board Books (Ages Newborn – 3)
- God Loves You – by Kathleen Long Bostrom
- God’s Dream – by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- A is for Activist – by Innosanto Nagara (board book version)
- Counting on Community – by Innosanto Nagara
- My First Bible for Children of Color – by Patrice Banks Lee
- God’s Big Plan (board book) – by Elizabeth Caldwell and Theodore Hiebert
- Mine! A Book about Sharing by Caryn Rivadeneira
- We’re Better Together: A Book about Differences by Jennifer Hilton and Kristen McCurry
- Will You Be Friends With Me? by Kathleen Long BostromGod Loves You – by Kathleen Long Bostrom
- Lift the Flap Easter Stories by Andrew DeYoung, Naomi Krueger, illus. by Megan Higgins
- Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep by Laura Sassi, illus. by Tommy Doyle
Picture Books (Ages 3-8)
- Bibles and Bible Stories
- God’s Big Plan – by Elizabeth Caldwell and Theodore Hiebert
- My First Bible for Children of Color – by Patrice Banks Lee
- The Marvelous Mustard Seed – by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Who Counts? – by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible – by Elizabeth F. Caldwell and Carol A. Wehrheim
- Who Is My Neighbor? – by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Children of Color Storybook Bible – by Regina Brundridge
- Big Momma Makes the World – by Phyllis Root
- When God Made Light – by Matthew Paul Turner
- When God Gave Us Words – by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- The Fabulous World that God Made by Joyce K. Ellis
- A Very Big Problem – by Amy-Jill Levine & Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Who Sang the First Song? – by Ellie Holcomb and Kayla Harren
- When God Made the World – by Matthew Paul Turner
- Hiding Baby Moses by Judith L. Ross and ills. Melanie Cataldo
- Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers by Laura Alary, illus. Ann Sheng
- The Totally True Book of Strange and Surprising Bible Lists
- Family Resources
- God’s Paintbrush – by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Prayers for Faithful Families by Traci Smith
- Simple Prayers for Children by Heather Ellis
- Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci Smith
- Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas by Traci Smith
- Faithful Families at Home: Fifteen Easy Family-Friendly Prayers and Activities by Traci Smith
- Once Upon A Time Not So Long Ago by Jennifer Grant
- Compassion, Friendship, Emotions
- Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too – by Jennifer Grant
- One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different – by Linsey Davis
- Who Is My Neighbor? – by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Maybe God is Like That Too – by Jennifer Grant
- When I Pray For You – by Matthew Paul Turner
- When God Made You – by Matthew Paul Turner
- Faithful Families – by Megan Rohrer
- Mr. Grumpy Christian – by Megan Rohrer
- Bruno’s Hat – by Canizales
- Simon and the Big, Bad, Angry Beasts: A Book About Anger – by Ian De Haes
- What in the World is Wrong with Gisbert? – by Jochen Weeber
- Where is Home, Daddy Bear? by Nicola O’Byrne
- Awesomely Emma – by Amy Webb
- Catching Thoughts – by Bonnie Clark
- Different Like Me – by Xochitl Dixon
- A Little Blue Bottle – by Jennifer Grant
- When Things Are Hard, Remember by Joanna Rowland, illus. Marcela Calderón
- Little Bear Was Not the Same by Joanna Rowland, illus. John Ledda (Fall 2021)
- The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee; illus. Jacob Souva
- Social Issues, Diversity
- 7 Books to Help Children Learn About Social Justice and Activism
- Transgender Children of God – by Megan Rohrer
- A is for Activist – by Innosanto Nagara (picture book version)
- A Good Night for Mr. Coleman – by Kathy Izard
- For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters
- Liberty’s Civil Rights Road Trip – by Michael W. Waters – Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
- Crocodile’s Crossing: A Search for Home – by Yoeri Slegers
- Gracefull – by Dorena Williamson
- ColorFull – by Dorena Williamson
- Thoughtfull – by Dorena Williamson
- Arthur and the Forgetful Elephant (a book about memory loss) by Maria Girón
- Walking Toward Peace: The True Story of a Woman Called Peace Pilgrim by Kathleen Krull and illus. Annie Bowler
- Rainbow Boy by Taylor Rouanzion, illus. by Stacey Chomiak
- Once Upon Another Time by Matt Forrest Esenwine and Charles Ghigna, illus. by Andrés S. Landazabal
- Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World Through Writing by Rochelle Melander; illus. Melina Ontiveros
- Arthur and the Forgetful Elephant Written and illus.by Marc Girón
- Character and Values
- One of a Kind, Like Me – by Laurin Mayeno
- How Much is a Little Girl Worth? – by Rachel Denhollander
- Brian the Brave by Paul Stewart
- No One Else Like You – by Siska Goeminne
- The Story of AND: The Little Word That Changed the World by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
- Different, Just Like Me by Lori Mitchell
- A Girl’s Book of Rights by Amy B. Mucha and illus. Addy Rivera Sonda
- Holidays and Seasons
- Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story – by Barbara Brown Taylor
- The Night of His Birth – by Katherine Paterson
- The Worst Christmas Ever – by Kathleen Long Bostrom
- Little Mole’s Christmas Gift – by Glenys Nellist
- All the Colors of Christmas – by Mathew Paul Turner
- Breathe: A Child’s Guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the Growing Time by Laura Alary; illus. Cathrin Peterslund
- Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter by Laura Alary; illus. Ann Boyajian
- Look! A Child’s Guide to Advent and Christmas by Laura Alary; illus. Ann Boyajian
- ‘Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist, Illus. Elena Selivanova
- Sacraments, Religious Beliefs, Theology
- Where Are You Hiding, God? – by Elisabeth Zartl
- Baptism Promises by Carol A. Wehrheim
- Why is There a Cross? by Kathleen Long Bostrom
- Who Made the World? by Kathleen Long Bostrom
- Today is Baptism Day by Anna V. Ostenso Moore (author) and Peter Krueger (illustrator)
- The World of the First Christians – by Marc Olson
- Dedication Promises – by Carol A. Wehrheim
- Let’s Remember Your Baptism – Compiled by Editors at Paraclete Press
- The Very Best Day – by Roger Hutchison
- Simple Prayers for Children by Heather Ellis
- What is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner; illus. Ying Hui Tan
Early Readers (Ages 5-9)
- Once Upon a Time Not So Long Ago – by Jennifer Grant
- Children of God Storybook Bible – by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible – by Elizabeth F. Caldwell and Carol A. Wehrheim
- Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children – by Frank Jelenic
Middle Grade (MG) (Ages 8-12)
- Deep Blue Kids Bible
- Holy Bible Illustrated Especially for Children of Color by Nia Publishing Co.
- Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science – by Louis Giglio
- All the Chronicle of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis
- Amina’s Voice – by Hena Khan
- Daughters of Faith series – by Wendy Lawton
- Mightier Than the Sword – by Rochelle Melander; illus. Melina Ontiveros
- Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints – by Daneen Akers
Young Adult (YA) (Ages 12+ or 14+)
- Queerfully and Wonderfully Made – Leigh Finke, Editor
Resources from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
So many creators of children’s books have risen to the call for help from teachers and parents during the COVID-19 crisis by creating online materials that will entertain, instruct, and inspire children and young people. Some are reading their books and discussing them. Some have created mini-lessons on art or history or craft projects. Some are doing the equivalent of a school visit with a presentation and slide show. Here is a directory of what SCBWI published members are making available online.