Name of Book:  14 Cows For America Authors:  Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah and Carmen Agra Deedy Illustrator:  Thomas Gonzalez Publisher:  Peachtree Publishers Audience:  Ages 14-18 and Adults (While I do believe that this book is also appropriate for younger children because of its...

Name of Book:  Come Sunday Author:  Nikki Grimes Illustrator:  Michael Bryant Publisher:  Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Audience:  All Ages Summary:  Come Sunday is the story of a young girl’s joyful celebration through the Sabbath day. This book would make an excellent...

This is the third in a series of lessons written by MDiv/MACE student Katie Todd for a 24 week confirmation curriculum with youth.  In this session (one of two) that focuses on sin,  sections of Lois Lowry’s The Giver as well as scenes from the movie Harry Potter and the...

Name of Book:   Devilish Author:  Maureen Johnson Publisher:  Razor Bill (Penguin Young Readers Group) Audience:  Adolescent girls (Ages 11-17) Summary:   Two best girlfriends – one brilliant but aloof (Jane), the other desperate to belong but lacking confidence (Allison), are...

Name of Book:  Giraffes Can’t Dance Author:  Giles Andreae Illustrator:  Guy Parker-Rees Publisher:  Orchard Books Audience: Ages 4-6 Summary:  Gerald the giraffe lives in a jungle where all the animals participate in a special dance.  Although he is tall with long legs, Gerald...

Name of Book: What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Night? Author: Bruno Hachler Illustrator: Birte Muller Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Audience: Ages 3 and up Summary: A story of companionship in which a young girl shares the details of her nightly routine for bed, which...

Name of Book:   Miss Fannie’s Hat Author:   Jan Karon Illustrator:   Toni Goffe Publisher:   Puffin Books Audience:   Ages 6-9 Summary:   Miss Fannie has a large collection of hats.  Each one has special meaning for her.  All of her friends at church always tell her how beautiful...

Over the last two weeks, we’ve posted material developed by Union-PSCE student Katie Todd for a 15-24 confirmation curriculum.  (The first two postings can be found here and here.) This is the second session we’re posting, although it is week 17 in the series!  ...