Stories of the Saints
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage is a book written by Carey Wallace, illustrated by Nick Thornborrow, and published by Workman Publishing Company.
Background[edit]
The book was published on March 31, 2020 by Workman Publishing Company with a total of 232 pages.[1] The book is written by Carey Wallace and illustrated by Nick Thornborrow.[2] Wallace lives in Brooklyn, New York.[3] The book tells the story of 70 different saints.[4] For instance, the book includes stories about Thérèse of Lisieux, Joan of Arc, and Francis of Assisi.[5] The book focuses on Catholic saints and does not include Anglican saints.[6] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City criticized the book for making some factual errors.[7] The book is intended for children ages 10 and up.[8] The book does not shy aware from the struggles that saints have experienced.[9] The publisher of the book is not Catholic.[10] The stories are organized chronologically.[11] Christianity Today called the story "elegantly crafted" and the illustrations "engrossing".[12] The book won a silver Nautilus award in 2020.[13][14]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Stories of the Saints". Kirkus Reviews. December 21, 2019. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage by Carey Wallace". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "New children's book breathes humanity into the stories of the saints". The Catholic Review. January 12, 2021. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "New and notable illustrated Catholic books for kids". Hawaii Catholic Herald. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Harmon, Catherine. "New book of saints for children revels in the miraculous and mysterious". The Catholic World Report. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "The Christian Year in Story: 'Stories of the Saints' by Carey Wallace". Earth & Altar. June 11, 2021. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "Book review: "Stories of the Saints: bold and inspiring tales of adventure, grace, and courage"". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "'Stories of the Saints' a timely read". Catholic News Herald. October 21, 2020. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Waite, Katie (August 2, 2021). "Want to Raise Little Saints? Tell the Saints' Stories". Busted Halo. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "3 Beautiful saint story collections for the modern Catholic home". Aleteia. July 8, 2021. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Hunter, Nathaniel (October 30, 2020). "Read, listen, and watch: October 2020 reviews". U.S. Catholic. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Arthur, Sarah; Wasinger|, Erin F. (January 7, 2021). "How Not to Read Cheesy Books with Your Quarantined Kids". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Books of the Year: Designers and illustrators on the year's best covers – Quill and Quire". Quill and Quire. November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Silver Winners – Nautilus Book Awards". Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.