NEW FULL-TEXT BIBLES DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN AND TEENS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH ZONDERVAN

‘Our Heritage and Faith’ Holy Bibles (NIV & KJV) Assist Youth in Dealing with Issues They Face in Daily Lives

Includes Art From Leading African-American Illustrators

 

African-American children and teens yearning for a full text bible designed specifically for them to understand and celebrate their rich heritage, as well as identify and interact with Scripture now have six inspiring choices available through Zondervan.

“These new Bibles are being introduced fast on the heels of ‘My Holy Bible for African-American Children,’ in the New International Version translation,” said AnnetteBourland, senior vice president and publisher of ZonderKidzTM, a division of Zondervan. “All areculturally-relevant Bibles that we feel will stimulate Black youth in their spiritual journeys.”

With the release of Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens, readers will focus on the traditions of the African-American church. One-hundred six pages of Articless and essays help teens come to know the roots of their lives, their forms of worship, and their faith in God. Photos are included on tip-in pages to aid the teen readers’ experience of learning about their heritage.

Other key features in this Bible align to enhance the full experience of the readings and further its compelling and cultural relevance. Notes on music, the black church and contemporary heroes provide a rich thread to complement the Bible passages. A presentation page includes a family section. Eight pages of maps help readers visualize the lands of the Bible.

Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens is available in both the New International Version (NIV) and King James Version (KJV) translations. Four innovative Italian Duo-Tone bindings are designed for teen guys and girls. A special “question and answer” section in the back of the Bible assists youth in dealing with some of the issues they face in their daily lives. Topics include “Who and What is God Really Like?” “Does God See Me As Black?” and “Why Don’t Churches Allow Christian R & B and Hip Hop?”

NIV selections of this Bible include two hot new teen-friendly combo colors of purple and pink (ISBN: 0310719674); and green and orange (ISBN: 0310719682). Both NIV Bibles are priced at $27.99.

The King James Version (KJV) of Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens is also available in two Italian Duo-Tone designs. Teens and other consumers can chooseblue and purple (ISBN: 0310719887) or black with emerald and yellow (ISBN 0310719895). Both

KJV Bibles are priced at $27.99.

Thirty-two, full-color pages of artwork from leading African-American illustrators help bring up close and personal the meaningful and notable figures of the Bible. From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the animals entering Noah’s ark, Queen Esther in the King’s palace to Daniel in the den of lions – the rich color palettes of artwork speak to the imagination of children of all ages. Leading African-American illustrators such as Pat Cummings, Nancy Devard, Shane Evans, Cathy Ann Johnson, Anna Rich, Javaka Steptoe and Michele Wood engage readers with more than 30 pages of awe-inspiring artwork.

Large type for easy reading helps children quickly maneuver through the content. A presentation page is featured for gift giving. An Articles on “The African-American Worship Experience” provides background on the start-up of African-American churches after years of slavery. It helps children understand the vital role the church continues to play in fellowship and life experiences.

Cheryl and Wade Hudson, nationally acclaimed authors and publishers of Just Us Books serve as general editors and were responsible for concept and development

A section of “Inspirational Quotes” from nine celebrated people helps form a fabric of understanding for children, as well. Words from Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Barack Obama, Jesse Owens, George Washington Carver and others provide uplifting sentiments as the words come off the page into the minds of early readers.

Cheryl and Wade Hudson, the nationally acclaimed authors and publishers of Just Us Books serve as general editors for these Bibles and were responsible for their concept and development. My Holy Bible for African-American Children connects the spiritual challenges and triumphs of today’s youth with the journeys of well-known Bible heroes. It is available at $24.99 (ISBN:0310719879).

“Today’s parents face a major challenge ensuring that their children and teens have viable opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with God through Jesus Christ,” said Wade Hudson. “There are so many distractions that compete for young people’s interests. But, because My Holy Bible for African-American Children and Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens include special features that engage and stimulate young people, both books are invaluable resources for churches, church groups and parents seeking tools to help them share their faith with the next generations.”