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- ISBN 9781915749307
- Dimensions: 215 x 260mm
- Publication Date: 21 Aug 2025
- Publisher: SPCK Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Heroes of Hope celebrates the achievements of Christians of global majority heritage who lived out their faith and made a positive difference in their communities and beyond.
In this diverse and inclusive book, kids will discover 22 inspirational people from different backgrounds and cultures. From the cities of Europe to the deserts of Africa, from the wild open spaces of America to the busy streets of China, and from the green, tropical Solomon Islands to the mines of Bolivia, each person featured in this book has made a difference in their local communities in their own unique way.
Their stories of courage, determination, and faith, along with eye-catching illustrations, will inspire kids to know that – whoever or wherever they are – they can help to make the world a better place!
Heroes of Hope will resonate with readers by focusing on the connections between faith, ethnicity, and community. Young readers will be inspired to recognize the power of faith and the potential within themselves to influence those around them positively.
Heroes of Hope :
* highlights the many contributions of people of global majority heritage within the Church
* includes people who are often overlooked in Christian biographies for children
* provides children with inspirational role models
* encourages children to make a positive difference to their own communities
Kids will meet: St Maurice; Abba Moses; St Monica; St Augustine; St Juan Diego; St Kateri Tekakwitha; St Martin de Porres; St Kuriakose Chavara; Paulina Dlamini; Blessed Ceferino Giminez Malla; Harold Moody; Tsai Su Jan; Toyohiko Kagawa; Florence Li Tim Oi; Ini Kopuria; St Josephine Bakhita; Archbishop Oscar Romero; Oseola McCarty; Pauli Murray; St. Alphonsa; Rosa Parks; and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
With a foreword by Lord Paul Boateng.
Heroes of Hope is published in partnership with the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit, which exists to enable everyone within a church's community to contribute and belong, whether their family have lived in the area for generations or for just a few weeks.
The Rev’d Dr Sharon Prentis is an ordained priest and Deputy Director of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit. She is passionate about promoting diversity, inclusivity, and racial justice and has a background in education and community development. She is the editor of Every Tribe: Stories of Diverse Saints Serving a Diverse World published by SPCK in 2019.
Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde is the National Education Lead for Racial Justice at the Church of England. She has over 15 years of experience in education, spanning senior leadership roles across the UK, West Africa, and South America.
