Young People's Literature Finalists

Raise up strong, brave girls who know and trust in the Lord! Walsh teaches 11- to 14-year-olds to talk to their heavenly Father simply and honestly, to listen for his voice, that no problem is too big---or too small---to bring to him, and that prayer is their most powerful asset. A valuable resource for young women. 208 pages, hardcover from Baker.

In Anxious for Nothing for Young Readers by Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado, your tween will learn powerful strategies to combat the feelings of stress from social media, disrupted schedules and global challenges. The Lucados provide age-appropriate questions, journal prompts, activities that will help them recenter their lives in biblical hope. Paperback, 192 pages.

Experience the joy that loving others unconditionally brings with this hilarious volume from Goff and his daughter, Lindsey! Forty inspirational stories about chatting with a neighbor via walkie-talkies, filling in for a limo driver, pretending to be a wax figure, carrying a bucket around everywhere, and more will spark wonder in 6- to 10-year-olds.

In The Illustrated Little Pilgrim's Progress: From John Bunyan's Classic/Illustrated edition by Helen L. Taylor, young readers now have a simpler version of a timeless classic, that preserves the original plotlines of Bunyan's work in a way that children can understand.

Illustrator, Joe Sutphin beautifully portrays the character in this tale as furry creatures living in the woodlands. Kids will love the illustrations that bring this story to life, while helping them to see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes. Hardcover, 240 pages.

In Kids' Guide to Exploring the Bible: Tools, Techniques, and Tips for Digging into God's Word by A.L. Rogers, your eight- to twelve year-olds will be provided with tips, tools, and techniques for digging into God's Word, and what can be more important than that? With an archaeological theme, this brightly designed, kid's illustrated Bible reference book will teach young readers the why's, the what's and the how's of Bible study. Ther are "Fun Facts" sidebars that will provide a surprising look into the odd, and enjoyable aspects of scripture. Paperback, 128 pages. Ages 8 to 12.

Pastor and father of five children Levi Lusko helps kids run toward the roar! Encourage 6- to 10-year-olds to bravely tackle life's challenges, try new things, face fears, deal with disappointments, cope with peer pressure and bullying, and find their place in God's great world. Entertaining narratives, eye-catching artwork, Bible verses, prayers, and simple action steps show the way. 192 pages, hardcover from Nelson.