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Teaching Kids Scripture Through Story with Author Madeleine Carroll

20m · Catholic Kidlit · 15 Nov 07:08

In today's episode, I speak with author Madeleine Carroll about Ephraim's Gladness, an Advent/Christmas story with message from the parable of the lost sheep. You'll hear about:

  • An update on my new contract for a book for adults (details to come)
  • Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server - in color!!
  • Timing updates for Seven Gifts of Baptism (Holy Heroes, 2022)
  • Insight into one-on-one manuscript critiques and personal book coaching
  • Writing question answered: What is back matter?
  • How God inspired Madeleine Carroll during a time of grief
  • How Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teaches Scripture
  • How to WIN a copy of Ephraim's Gladness - ENTER HERE
  • Where to find Ephraim's Gladness
  • And more!

The best way to support the Catholic kidlit creator you heard from today is to buy their books, leave reviews, and spread the word on social media and in person.

If you want to write meaningful children's books with a Catholic heart, check out the Catholic Kidlit Writers Club at CatholicKidlit.com.

For picture book coaching and critiques, see theresakiser.com/editorial-services

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