SHINE A LIGHT TODAY. AKA: SALT
The Christian & Faith-Based go-to media review series that spotlights faith-driven books, films, and podcasts worth your time.
Invisible Tales (Series)
Davy Liu’s Invisible Tails or IT Series is a collection of stories from the perspective of an animal or set of animals that may have witnessed a significant event in Biblical history (i.e. animals heading to the Ark before the flood, fish in the Red Sea when Moses divided it, the colt that Jesus rode on during Palm Sunday). This mixed bag of art, story, symbolism, and historical fact is in many ways charming and delightful, even as it has a few confusing elements.
Take That, Hurricane!
Take That, Hurricane! is a kids’ illustrated book by Rebekah Hair featuring Super Tess and her Sidekick Nick as they work to clean up their town after a devastating hurricane.
Buzzle Billy
Buzzle Billy is a picture book written by Michael P. Waite and illustrated by Jill Colbert Trousdale. In it, kids are introduced to a message about sharing in the delightful world of the Buzzles.
The Hiding Place (Graphic Novel)
Corrie Ten Boom’s The Hiding Place has a new, graphic novel adaptation for kids by Mario DeMatteo and Ismael Castro. Taken from the original book — with help from one of the three authors of the initial biography — this graphic novel strikes the perfect balance of kid-friendly without softening the overall history of what happened or the core message of hope, love, and forgiveness.
Peter: the Apostle
Peter: The Apostle is a graphic novel of Peter’s life, displaying his message and struggles on a sci-fi futuristic backdrop. This graphic novel by Mario DeMatteo, Ben Avery, and Mark Harmon is a true-to-the-Bible telling of Peter, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, and what occurred in his life and ministry both during Jesus’ time and after His death and resurrection.
Saintly Creatures
Saintly Creatures is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that outlines the stories of 14 Christian saints and their animal companions.
Refiner's Fire
Like a Refiner’s Fire is the Book of Malachi, beautifully illustrated by Stephen Crotts. This illuminated book of the Bible brings a richer context and shines a bright light on this deeply prophetic text.
Jesus vs. the Bad Guys
Jesus vs. the Bad Guys is a new children’s book written by Connor Shram and Jared Neusch with illustrations by Daniel Duncan. This imaginative and Scripturally-based story takes a look at Jesus’ teachings of nonviolence and the love of one’s enemies. This story presents the richness of the Gospel in a charming and kid-friendly manner using age-appropriate metaphors and comparisons.
Paul, the Apostle
Paul: The Apostle by Mario DeMatteo is a graphic story Bible that covers the life of Paul (formerly Saul), from the New Testament. This takes the story of his life — both the good and the bad — and faithfully recreates it in a futuristic, sci-fi setting.