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Nichelle Soriano Torno – Mother and children’s book author with Ascension Press

07/03/2024 by Jennifer Rector

Nichelle Soriano Torno uses her motherly heart to create a children’s book about Jesus’ genealogy. “A place for Me in God’s Family Tree,” reflects the famous “Bible in a year” timeline with illustrations from Torno’s cousin, Jordan Vicente Yango. Ascension Press has published the book and will be releasing it July 1st. Photo Credit: John […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Ascension Press, Author, children's books, Hawaii catholic herald highlights, Nichelle Soriano Torno, podcast

Christina Eberle: What should I let my kids read?

03/29/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

COMMENTARY When people discover I have a master’s degree in children’s literature, they tend to corner me with one impossible question: “What books should I let my kids read?” These are primarily loving, caring parents with the best of intentions. They’ve been hearing, however, that most of today’s popular Young Adult (YA) novels include immoral […]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: children's books, guest column

New and notable illustrated Catholic books for kids

09/28/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald It can be tricky to find Catholic books for kids that are appealing in both text and illustrations. Here are some notable books that have recently been published for your consideration. The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese By Haley Stewart. Illustrated by Betsy Wallin. Pauline Books & Media In […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: books, children's books

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