StoryPath Faith Review proposal form
Thank you for your commitment to nurturing the faith of children and families.Please complete all elements of this form. We will review it based on our criteria and let you know if and when it will be published. **Please note: 1. We reserve the right to make editorial changes as needed for publication.
Title of the book you are reviewing
Author
Illustrator
Publisher
ISBN Number (13 Digit)
Does the children's book use inclusive and expansive language?
God - yes
God - no
humanity - yes
humanity - no
If no for either, please explain why the book should still be recommended in StoryPath
SUMMARY of the Children's book in your own words. It cannot be copied and pasted from Amazon, the book cover, or another source. It should be no longer than a paragraph.
MAIN THEME - think about the ways in which the book addresses key ideas. One of those themes will shape how your frame scripture, theology and the Nurturing Faith Questions below. Think of this as “tags.” You do not need to expound upon them. Then write one sentence in child language that describes the main idea and connects the biblical theme with the children’s book. (E.g. We are God’s Light in the World.)
BIBLICAL Texts - identify the biblical texts you think most connect with this book. Keep in mind you are writing for parents, caregivers, who may not have a theological education or be deeply familiar with the bible, as well as pastors and educators. Please do not list more than three passages. Do not explain them. All scripture must connect in some way to the theological idea and Exploring Faith Questions you list below. Please use the NRSVue and cite appropriately (e.g., Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a.) The full biblical text does not need to be included.
SCRIPTURE Notes - three to four key ideas (numbered list style) that emerge from the text and underscore the theme also exemplified in the book
FAITH Notes - theological ideas that emerge from the text and underscore the theme also exemplified in the book. These ideas provide the bridge between God's Story and our stories. They to help parents connect the themes of faith. Then, write three or four sentences (numbered list style) that explain or teach the theological theme. Translate the complex theological idea into language that is accessible for those without a degree without “dumbing it down.”
FAITH questions - write between three to four "meaning" questions someone using this resource can ask of a child or youth that “jump starts” a conversation about faith. Avoid framing your questions in a way that elicits a “yes” or “no” answer. Open ended questions work best for prompting conversation. Meaning questions help the conversation partners explore the "so what?" of the stories. They probe, "How will I think/act/be different because of this?" "What difference does this make in the me, the world, faith?" They are not factual questions, but rather provide God's Story and the stories of our lives intersect.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Reviewer's Congregation or context of ministry
Short bio (no more than three or four sentences)
Email
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