Today, I review three children's books, each with a different audience and vastly different themes.

Julia had a special devotion to the Sacred Heart and was a daily Mass-goer. After the death of her employers, she decided to devote her remaining days to charity.

If you are looking to broaden your understanding of the contributions of Africans and African Americans to the life of the Church, I definitely recommend Saints of Africa and Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood. Both have earned a spot upon my bookshelf.

Sister Anne's Hands tells the story of a Catholic schoolgirl's first encounter with racism in the 1960s when an African American nun comes to teach at her parochial school.

He was a racist. He was a jailed revolutionary. Then something happened. Truth found its way into his cell. Truth found its way into his heart.

UPDATE: Mr. Michute teaches a high school course on this book. It is currently available as a recorded, self-paced course through our Unlimited Access program. You can learn more here: Catholic Homeschooling. We invite you to call or email us if you have questions or need assistance: Homeschool Connections. Gary Michuta, Catholic apologist and HSC instructor, […]