Readings

Non-fiction: The Darkest White by Eric Blehm

Hard-to-put-down story of legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly's life and death in an avalanche. 

Non-fiction: A Women of Firsts by Edna Adan Ismail and Wendy Holden

Fascinating and inspiring autobiography from a midwife who persevered despite many challenges.

Non-fiction: Art + Faith by Makoto Fujimura

Provides thought-provoking insights into an artist's intuitive way of connecting creativity and faith. 

Children's Literature: Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury

A duck does all the work until: "Moo! Baa! Cluck! And that was the plan."

Non-fiction: Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig

Grad-level textbook using scientific, philosophical, and historical arguments towards the reasonableness of faith. 

Non-fiction: Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway

A Peace Corps volunteer recounts her two years alongside a courageous midwife in Mali.

Non-fiction: The Art of Beatrix Potter by Emily Zach

Highlights the beautiful illustrations and provides the life story of beloved children's book author Beatrix Potter. 

Children's Literature: The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett

A young girl helps a hedgehog who is determined to delay hibernation and see the magic of winter.

Non-fiction: The Language of God by Francis Collins

Logical, well-reasoned book by the leader of the Human Genome Project on how science and faith can co-exist. 

Fiction: Dance in the Desert by Madeleine L'Engle and illustrated by Symeon Shimin

A beautiful, imaginative short story of a family crossing a desert.

Children's Literature: All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee

Lyrical book about timeless truths in our world. 

Children's Literature: If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson

This book uses the metaphor of gardening to impart a profound lesson on kindness.