"As a parent, I fell in love with Penny. As a pastor, I fell in love with the message of this book! Penny's courage, her parents' care, and the pastor's encouragement when Penny meets her near the book's end filled me with joy. To any little girls out there wondering if God might be calling them to preach: spend some time with Penny and the God who loves her, and you may find your answer."
-- Courtney Ellis, pastor and author of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief
"Penny Preaches is an absolute delight! God has given little Penny a love for God's Word, a deep mind, and a heart to proclaim—who will give her the microphone? This is a book to inspire children, but it may have the unexpected effect of inspiring some parents and caregivers (like me) to imagine and dream about bigger and better things for the church today."
-- Nijay Gupta, professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, author of Tell Her Story, and parent of three
"When I was a small child, I heard God whisper to me, 'I've got a job for you to do,' but because I had never seen a woman preach, I never knew that might be the job God had in mind for me. I am overjoyed to be able to endorse Penny Preaches—a book I hope will broaden the imagination of all the young children God is calling to be future leaders of God's church."
-- April Fiet, copastor of First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and author of The Sacred Pulse: Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls
"I'm so glad that children will have this book to help them imagine how all of us, regardless of gender, can be faithful to our callings."
-- Beth Felker Jones, professor of theology at Northern Seminary
"This book brings tears to my eyes! As I read this charming, empowering story, I think of all the women called to preach who have experienced barriers and the ways they have had to overcome them. How refreshing it will be for a new generation of young pastors-to-be (and the adults in their lives!) to read Penny Preaches and feel confident that they are unequivocally gifted and called by God to use their voices to build and bless the body of Christ. The church will be stronger for this inspiring story, engagingly written by Amy and Rob Dixon and delightfully illustrated by Jennifer Davison. Thanks be to God!"
-- Liz Testa, director of women's transformation and leadership, Reformed Church in America
"A powerful and poignant book, inviting readers to grow their God-given gifts. Through vivid prose and a relatable story, the authors help remind us that preaching is a good gift we all can exercise."
-- Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, Bible teacher, coach, and author
"Amy is AWESOME! I'm excited for another Dixon book."
-- Jessica Kulekjian, children's author and educator
"Beautifully illustrated and moving readers to tears, Penny Preaches is a call to action: 'Use your voice. You are called!' Let's get behind the Pennys in our lives. Thank you and well done, Rob, Amy, and Jennifer!"
-- Mimi Haddad, president of CBE International
"In Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon’s picture book, a youngster is excited to preach to her friends, but she learns that not everyone is happy when a girl’s in the pulpit…This Christian children’s book offers readers a message of love, inclusivity, and vocation that even the youngest church members will understand…This bright, colorful kids’ book effectively preaches a positive message."
-- Kirkus Reviews
