Joan of Art
by Lesa Engelthaler
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Pub Date May 07 2024 | Archive Date Jun 21 2024
Church Publishing Incorporated | Morehouse Publishing
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Description
In an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.
What do an ancient teenage warrior and a modern-day aspiring elementary school artist have in common? Nine-year-old Joan is about to find out. In this empowering tale of friendship and self-affirmation, a young girl dreams of being an artist, but struggles to find the courage to share her dreams with others. Joan is so afraid to be laughed at or misunderstood that her friends have never even seen her drawings! But when a school assignment unveils the remarkable accomplishments of her medieval namesake, Saint Joan of Arc, young Joan must grapple with what it means to be brave, even if that means finding the courage to be yourself.
Lovingly rendered with lush illustrations and tender prose, readers young and old will be rooting for Joan to find her way. “Exactly the kind of story that kids need,” writes bestselling author Brian McLaren. “This could be one of those precious few books that parents read to their kids for generations to come.”
Advance Praise
"This could be one of those precious few books that parents read to their kids for generations to come." —Brian D. McLaren, author of Cory and the Seventh Story
"Lesa Engelthaler’s book Joan of Art carries a message of courage for young dreamers." —Lori Z. Scott, author of The Meghan Rose series
"Joan of Art is a whimsically illustrated story of a little girl who, deep down, knows what she was 'born to do.' What a delightful book!" —Jennifer Grant, author of A Little Blue Bottle and Maybe God Is Like That Too
"This is such a powerful, profound story of empowering children to believe in themselves, encouraging them to look deep into their hearts and find meaning and purpose. It’s beautifully written, and I absolutely love the illustrations." —Shirin Shamsi, author of Zahra's Blessing and The Moon from Dehradun
"I enthusiastically endorse Joan of Art as an addition to any child's library, inspiring them to embrace their talents, build strong friendships, and find joy in pursuing their passions."
—Roger Hutchison, bestselling author of The Very Best Day, Sparrow’s Prayer, and The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul
"Joan of Art is a compelling story that teaches children the value of their own uniqueness and emphasizes the important contributions they can make to the world when they embrace the truth about who they are." —Dr. Terence & Zion Lester, co-authors of Zion Learns To See: Opening Our Eyes To Homelessness
"With a premise as clever as its title, Joan of Art explores the importance of recognizing and embracing your unique talents, the courage it takes to do so, and the importance of friends who affirm you in that discovery." —Glenys Nellist, bestselling author of Love Letters from God and Little Mole.
"This lovely, inspiring, affirming book will help every little girl imagine her future and embrace her gifts—whatever they may be." —Dale Hanson Bourke, author of Strong Girls, Strong World
"In this darling story, readers not only learn about who Joan of Arc was—but how we can be who we were meant to be." —Caryn Rivadeneira, award-winning author of the Frankinschool series and Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible.
" An inspiring, thoughtful, and delightful tale both in words and picture." —Patricia Raybon, Christy-Award winning author of the Annalee Spain Mysteries All That Is Secret, Double the Lies, and Truth Be Told.
Marketing Plan
- National print and online publicity campaign
- Trade and library advertising (Booklist, The Children's Book Review, SLJ)
- Outreach to children's book bloggers and podcasts
- Pitch book for children's book round-ups
- Holiday social media campaign targeting parents and grandparents
- Key book at 2024 library shows including TLA, PLA, and ALA
- Children's book award submissions
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781640656765 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 48 |
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Featured Reviews
Halle M, Bookseller
Joan of Art is a sweet story of a girl, who has decided that she wants to be an artist, and must overcome the idea that she must be a brave warrior like her namesake Joan of Arc. This is a long read picture book that may have a niche audience but overall enjoyable to read. The main character has supportive friends and is creatively making her own way.
Very creative premise and lovely illustrations, I would sell this book for ages 5+ especially to those starting school and/or having trouble fitting in/being themselves.
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