New Picture Book Released for 2009

Cover of "The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits"
"Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits"
by Kristen and Kevin is released

The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits, written by Kristen Collier and illustrated Kevin Scott Collier, has been published by Guardian Angel Publishing. The title is a 20 page children's picture book about a Skipper named Luther whose shrimp boat business has fallen on hard times, thus he seeks to catch a legend, an enormous Jumbo Shrimp.

Illustration from "The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits"

The book features 20 illustrations by Kevin. All royalties from the book will go to benefit St. John's Lutheran School of Grand Haven, Michigan, where Kristen and Kevin's son, Jarod attends.

New Chapter Book Coming

Cover of "Natalie's Ark"

Illustration by Kim Sponaugle

Young teen girl confronts
her faith in "Natalie's Ark"

Natalie's Ark, a tweener Christian fiction chapter book, is being published in 2009 by Guardian Angel Publishing. The book, written by Kristen and Kevin Collier, will become their second chapter book as a writing couple. The story presents a "Noah's Ark" theme, in which a 13-year-old girl is swept away in a flood and seeks comfort from a collection of speaking animals she rescues in her rowboat. The fable examines faith and finding your way home.

The cover of "Dreamchaser" designed by Kevin Scott Collier
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"Dreamchaser" paperback out

Dreamchaser, written by Kristen and Kevin Collier, has been released in paperback edition by Guardian Angel Publishing. The short, large print chapter book for tweens tells the tale of a young urban youth torn between the value of an education and his dream of becoming a professional basketball star. This is the couple's first commercially released title, and retails for $6.95. The book is also available in ebook and CD format. Visit the Dreamchaser Book Page.

"Joy the Jellyfish"
Paperback edition $12.99
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Available from Barnes and Noble and other fine booksellers, too!

Kristen Collier's first children's picture book has been released. The 24 page, full color illustrated story, artwork by husband, Kevin Scott Collier, tells the tale of a virtually invisible, unnoticed sea creature who embarks on a journey to discover and make a friend. The book, released by Dragonfly Publishing, is issued in paperback with hardcover editions by November 1st. The hardcover edition will feature a wrap-around cover. A sequel is being discussed for release next year. Visit the Joy The Jellyfish Homepage. Read the review on TCM Reviews online.

Read an All-New Joy the Jellyfish stories
"Bogart, the Bragging Blowfish"
Appearing in Stories for Children Magazine
"Gentian's Grumpy Day"
"Joy to the World"
"Stephanie's Busy Day"
Appearing on Kids Turn Central

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