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Josi S. Kilpack
Josi S. Kilpack grew up hating to read until she was thirteen and her mother handed her a copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond. From that day forward, she read everything she could get her hands on and credits her writing “education” to the many novels she has “studied” … // More
Miracle of Freedom hits NY Times list
The Miracle of Freedom: 7 Tipping Points that Saved the World hit No. 24 on the the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list today. Sales skyrocketed after media personality Glenn Beck featured co-author Chris Stewart on both his radio and television program. “This is one of the best history books I’ve ever read,” Beck said on his nationally syndicated radio program. “Unbelievable. You’ll love it.” The Miracle of Freedom examines just how unusual the blessing of freedom is in the human experience. Authors Chris Stewart, a world-record setting pilot … // More
Janitors Book Trailer
The magical, secretive society of JANITORS will sweep the country in the fall of 2011. Have you ever fallen asleep during math class? Are you easily distracted while listening to your English teacher? Do you find yourself completely uninterested in geography? Well, it may not be your fault. The janitors … // More
Glenn Beck catapults The Miracle of Freedom to bestseller
Today international media personality Glenn Beck interviewed Chris Stewart about his new book The Miracle of Freedom: 7 Tipping Points that Saved the World. Since then the book has skyrocketed to the top of the sales rankings. As of 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, the book hit No. 8 on Amazon’s bestselling books list. “This is one of the best history books I’ve ever read,” Beck said on his nationally syndicated radio program. “Unbelievable. You’ll love it.” The Miracle of Freedom examines just how unusual the blessing of freedom is in … // More
The Miracle of Freedom Book Trailer
Learn more about The Miracle of Freedom: 7 Tipping Points that Saved the World by Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart. “How unusual is it, really, in the history of all known human experience, to enjoy the blessing of living free?”
Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull is the author of the Beyonders series, as well as the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Fablehaven series. He resides in Utah, in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife and four children. Brandon’s greatest regret is … // More
Our Best Bites: An Interview with Sara and Kate
Meet Sara and Kate – two girls who love to cook and the authors of the popular blog OurBestBites.com. Their new cookbook Our Best Bites brings together more than 150 family-friendly recipes with mouthwatering full-color photos, step-by-step tutorials, ideas for using leftover ingredients, shortcuts and tips for cooking, and serving … // More
What Kids are Saying About JANITORS
We gave students at Eagle Crest Elementary an early look at Janitors by Tyler Whitesides, and this is what they had to say about reading it.
Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Turns Novelist
Kieth Merrill’s Debut Offering Pits Darwinian Theory vs. Creationism Writing a screenplay and one day seeing that story on the big screen is a long shot for most screenwriters. Only about one percent of screenplays that are registered make it into full production. Academy-Award winning director Kieth Merrill has had his fair share of success (45 produced films, an Academy Award for his film The Great American Cowboy in 1973 and a nomination in 1997 for Amazon), but the storyteller still has plenty of stories (31 in all) yet untold. … // More
The Evolution of Thomas Hall trailer
Learn more about The Evolution of Thomas Hall , the debut novel from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kieth Merrill.
New release: Adventurers Wanted: The Horn of Moran
The exciting story of author M.L. Forman’s first book, Adventurers Wanted: Slathbog’s Gold now continues in the second book Adventurers Wanted: The Horn of Moran. It wasn’t that long ago that young Alexander Taylor embarked on his first adventure, where he discovered he was a wizard and destroyed the fearsome dragon, Slathbog. Now he joins a band of seasoned adventurers who have been called up to retrieve the legendary Horn of Moran. The land of Alusia is on the brink of war as two men have each claimed the throne. … // More
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder Book Trailer
Official book trailer for Obert Skye’s Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder.
In the Dark Streets Shineth trailer
Noted historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough brings us a powerful, little-known moment in American history with In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story. In this photo-filled, 56-page print version of McCullough’s performance at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s 2009 Christmas concert—where before 80,000 concertgoers—he … // More
David McCullough Tells a World War II Christmas Story
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough delivers a powerful new book just in time for Christmas. In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story (Shadow Mountain, $19.99) tells the story of Christmas 1941, when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill secretly traveled to meet with President Franklin D. Roosevelt during one of the bleakest holidays in modern history. Just days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Churchill and Roosevelt met privately. Later that evening, from the balcony of the White House at the lighting of the national Christmas tree, … // More
New release: Before My Heart Stops
If You Had One Year to Live, What Would You Change? New book by famed pianist asks poignant question “A beautifully written, powerful true story.” – Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author In his new book, Before My Heart Stops (Shadow Mountain, $21.99, September 2010, ISBN: 9781606418185), four-time Billboard charting pianist Paul Cardall shares his thoughts and feelings of being told that, without a heart transplant, he would die. And if he was fortunate to live long enough to receive one, he would most likely not survive … // More
Surround Yourself with Greatness by Chad Lewis
Three- time Pro Bowl tight end Chad Lewis says that every good thing in his life is a direct result of his family and his faith. His secret is to Surround Yourself With Greatness.
Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison Book Trailer
Official book trailer for Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison.
Fablehaven Tour Schedule
New York Times bestselling author Brandon Mull could be coming to a city near you. // More
Interview: Seven Miracles that Saved America
Author’s Chris and Ted Stewart discuss their book, Seven Miracles That Saved America.
Penny’s Christmas Jar Miracle Book Trailer
Trailer for the new children’s book, Penny’s Christmas Jar Miracle , by New York Times bestselling author Jason F. Wright and illustrated by Ben Sowards.
A Transmission from Obert Skye
Leven Thumps author Obert Skye delivers a transmission believed to have come from Foo.
Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary book trailer
Official book trailer for Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary.
Rachel Ann Nunes
Rachel Ann Nunes is the award-winning author of thirty published books, including the popular Ariana series. She and her husband, TJ, are the parents of six children. She writes Monday through Friday in her home office, often with a child on her lap. The family lives in Orem, Utah.
Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card is the bestselling author of the novels Ender’s Game, Ender’s Shadow, and Speaker for the Dead , which are widely read by adults and younger readers, and are increasingly used in schools. Besides these and other science fiction novels, Card writes contemporary fantasy (Magic Street, Enchantment, Lost … // More
