This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Harvest House Publishers.
Meet 52 Unsung Heroes
Throughout history, the stories of brave Black believers and their remarkable contributions to the Christian faith and our nation have too often gone overlooked. Passionate writer and educator Jasmine L. Holmes brings 52 notable Black Christians’ stories to life in this fun, fact-filled book for middle-grade readers.
Kids will discover the stories of:
Amanda Berry Smith—the evangelist and orphanage founder who overcame poverty and hardship to preach the Word of God worldwide.
George Liele—the missionary who went from indentured servant to ordained minister.
Mary Ann Shadd—the journalist and teacher who spoke truth to power as a fervent abolitionist and an outspoken advocate for women’s voting rights.
Well-researched and colorfully illustrated, Strong and Fearless Faith will inspire young readers from all backgrounds to express their faith in bold ways.
The Heart Behind the Message
“My intention for this book is to introduce young readers to the names of untold heroes of the Christian faith. So often, Christian collections and anthologies offer one or two Black believers for young people to look up to. This one will offer fifty-two short biographies and introductions.
The biographies center around Civil War and Reconstruction era Black lives, as, again, many anthologies tend towards Civil Rights-era heroes and heroines.
My hope for this book is that young readers will…
- be introduced to a wide array of new stories.
- see God’s faithfulness in the lives of these men and women.
- begin to grasp the depth and breadth of the robust fight for their humanity that Black Americans launched.
I am a firm believer in the power of storytelling to illustrate difficult truths, and I hope to illustrate those truths through these stories. Young people will be as mesmerized by these stories as I am.”
—Jasmine Holmes, author of Strong and Fearless Faith
Enter to Win a Free Copy
Complete the form below to enter for a chance to win one of five free copies of Strong and Fearless Faith. Entries will be limited to North America. The winners will be drawn at random. Act soon—the deadline for entry is Thursday December 18th at 11:59pm.
