Laura Sassi's Blog, page 18

COVER REVEAL: COVER REVEAL: Rosanne L. Kurstedt’s STICK vs. STONE (Plus an Interview!)

COMING SOON! Picture book author Rosanne L. Kurstedt has a new picture book on the way. Published by Worthy Kids and illustrated by Agnes Saccani, STICK VS. STONES will hit shelves everywhere this coming March. The cover is just starting to pop up on the web, so I asked if she’d be my guest for… Continue reading COVER REVEAL: COVER REVEAL: Rosanne L. Kurstedt’s STICK vs. STONE (Plus an Interview!)

The Stories Behind the Stories: GOD I FEEL SCARED (A Guest Post by Author Tama Fortner)

Do you like to read book dedications? They are typically found on the page just before or just after the title page. It’s something I like to do for every book I read because dedications often provide a window into the heart of the author or illustrator. That is especially the case for the book… Continue reading The Stories Behind the Stories: GOD I FEEL SCARED (A Guest Post by Author Tama Fortner)

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Five Fun Facts about SHARE THE JOY with Author Valerie Ellis (plus a giveaway!)

Today I’m delighted to have debut children’s book author Valerie Ellis as my guest sharing five fun facts about her darling new lift-the-flap Christmas book SHARE THE JOY, illustrated by Sergio de Giorgi and published by Paraclete Press.. Here’s the official description per the publisher’s website: It’s Christmas, and there is so much to be excited… Continue reading AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Five Fun Facts about SHARE THE JOY with Author Valerie Ellis (plus a giveaway!)

FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: Hope in the Midst of the Poison Ivy

Have you been through dark seasons in your life? Perhaps a season of illness or joblessness. Perhaps a season of infertility or loneliness or grief in the death of a loved one. I’ve been through several, but something stands out with each. Looking back, I can see how God has used each to grow me,… Continue reading FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: Hope in the Midst of the Poison Ivy

APPLES AND CHEESE: A Trick-or-Treat Memory from Paris

The fall I was eight my family moved from suburban Minnesota to Paris, France.  Shy and a little nervous at first, I nonetheless adjusted fairly quickly to life in a foreign land. Indeed, that first fall I remember doing gloriously special things with my mom, dad, and little sister like admiring the fountain fish in Tuileries… Continue reading APPLES AND CHEESE: A Trick-or-Treat Memory from Paris

PICTURE BOOK SUNDAYS: Love Well, My Precious One (A Faith-Sparking Lesson)

When I was Children’s Ministry Director at the satellite branch of our church, I planned a Sunday morning children’s program called “PICTURE BOOK SUNDAYS: Sparking Faith Conversations using Picture Books and Scripture”. Each week, using an engaging picture book as the spark, along with games and a craft, children ages 3 – 10 delved into Scripture… Continue reading PICTURE BOOK SUNDAYS: Love Well, My Precious One (A Faith-Sparking Lesson)

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP SEVEN: A Faith-filled Interview

Earlier this month I was delighted to be interviewed by Sue Irwin at Write2Ignite, a vibrant Christian community that provides education, inspiration, and encouragement to Christians who write for children and young adults. Their offerings include semi-annual Master Classes, online resources and devotions to help grow your faith and writing skills, a monthly newsletter, social… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour STOP SEVEN: A Faith-filled Interview

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Tour Stop SIX: BookWorthy Talks with Laura Sassi

There’s a new Christian podcast called BookWorthy launching this week with children’s author and podcast host Valerie Fentress. Valerie’s mission is to help Christian families find children’s books that “are good for your kids’ heart and soul”. I’m tickled to be one of her first three guests! In this episode we chat about MY TENDER… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Tour Stop SIX: BookWorthy Talks with Laura Sassi

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour Stop FIVE: A Five Question Interview

Today I am delighted to be interviewed by Christian children’s author Crystal Bowman with FIVE fun questions about MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK. Crystal Bowman is the best-selling author of over 100 Christian books for children. Her books are well-loved for their easy-to-understand lessons on family and Bible values including her most recent Our Daily… Continue reading MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK Blog Tour Stop FIVE: A Five Question Interview

PLANTING SEEDS OF FAITH and PRAYER: Ten Tips for Getting the Most out of MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK

MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK has been out for a little over a month and I’m delighted by all the positive feedback it’s getting so far from kids and grown-ups alike.  Little ones love the colorful illustrations, the creative rhyming, and parents, pastors and teachers appreciate the book’s overarching theme of fostering conversations with God… Continue reading PLANTING SEEDS OF FAITH and PRAYER: Ten Tips for Getting the Most out of MY TENDER HEART PRAYER BOOK