Books for Children & Youth Ministry | Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Growing God

From the bestselling author of Drawing God, Karen Kiefer, Growing God shares more of her character, Emma's, story. This time after returning home from her Nana's farm, where Emma learns how her Nana "grows God", she is inspired to do the ...

I Am All of Those People

I am All of those People is the latest book by North Carolina author and Native American Dr. Diane Sharp (former colleague of Fr. Skip Walker ). Based partially on a true story, the book is entitled “I am all of those people, ” and tel...

Old Turtle (Lessons of Old Turtle)

A beautiful book by Douglas Wood that shares the importance of the interconnectedness of all things. Old Turtle tells us God is all things and present in all things. Often used to introduce children to the connections of faith and the earth, ...

I Am God's Dream

I Am God's Dream by Matthew Paul Turner is a book for 3-7 year olds that beautifully encourages them to explore the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires they have. Through this book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each ...

Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids

This book by well known author Jennifer Grant invites us to pray with kids who often need movement and creativity. Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids is helpful for church leaders, but also an excellent resource to gift to families ...

The Day When God Made the Church

The Day When God Made the Church by Rebekah McLeod Hutto is beautiful book for children sharing the story of the Holy Spirit. Using descriptive Hutto engages the reader by sharing what the sights, sounds, and events of the day of Pentecost wr...

Bad Things, Good People, and God: A Guide for Teens

Author Bryan Bliss tackles the perennial question young people so often ask, "why do bad things happen"? This book is timely given that young people are in the midst of unprecedented times. They are living through an ongoing pandemic, continued...

Once Upon a Time Not So Long Ago

We have all endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been different for each of us as we have traveled this road. Navigating this time for children has been tricky at best. Once Upon a Time Not Son Long Ago by Jennifer Grant explores the ...

Your Name is a Song

All of us have encountered a name that we could not pronounce. It is often harder for children who follow adults lead. As Episcopalians and Christians we are baptized with the name given to us by our parents. In a time when so many different name...

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