Emma is inspired to draw like Picasso, after a field trip to the art museum.

About the Book

Emma returns from a field trip to the art museum and is inspired to draw like Picasso. She feels inspired to draw something beyond spectacular—she decides to draw God. Find out what happens when her classmates can’t see God in any of her drawings, and watch her contagious faith help open their eyes, minds, and hearts.

 

The Inspiration Behind the Book

 

Dear Readers:

God is always working. During at trip to the grocery store, I overheard two young kids talking as a parent was shopping nearby. One said to the other, “My mother said you shouldn’t talk about God in school because it makes people feel uncomfortable.” I couldn’t believe my ears. So, I began to pray and ask God how we might get more people talking about God. A few weeks later, I began to draft the story, “Drawing God.”

My hope is through encountering Emma and her contagious faith, this story will inspire more people to think and talk about how and where they see God.

Please know that I am with you on your drawing God journey.

In friendship,

Karen Kiefer, author, Drawing God

  • "A charming and inspiring book that will help children and their parents begin to understand the beauty and mystery of God, through artful words and expressive art."

    — James Martin, S.J., New York Times bestselling author

  • "Emma sees without complication that God is light, warmth, and love, and through her drawings she encourages her friends to explore their understanding of God and faith. A beautiful story!"

    Susanna Leonard Hill, award-winning author of The Moon's First Friends