Shining a light in the darkness
If you have children in your life, you want to cultivate wonder and joy in their hearts.
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Leading with Beauty
In a world full of noise and distraction, you want their imagination to be shaped by beauty so they will be drawn to God who is Beauty itself. You want them to be inspired by virtue and led to holiness. Word on Fire Votive was formed to help you with this mission.
Established in 2022, Votive is the children’s imprint of Word on Fire, the ministry of Bishop Robert Barron. From board books for toddlers to stories for teens, Votive partners with inspired writers and brilliant artists to produce books that will engage and delight.
As our name Votive suggests, we create books as a prayerful offering, like a small candle that shines in the darkness.
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Vision
By baptizing the imagination with beautiful stories and stunning artwork, Votive books prepare young hearts to fall in love with the Gospel.
Hosted by Haley Stewart, an author, children’s book editor for Word on Fire Votive, and mom of four, each episode of The Votive Podcast is an interview with a writer or artist about what books or illustrations formed their imagination in childhood.
Submission Guidelines
Word on Fire Votive welcomes unsolicited submissions. Authors should familiarize themselves with the Votive catalog before submitting a proposal. All submissions must include the Votive proposal form to be accepted. Complete manuscripts are preferred; if you have a manuscript or representative sample ready to submit with your proposal, please send it in a Word or PDF document. You can expect to receive a response within 6–8 weeks after submitting your completed proposal. Submitters are welcome to send a follow-up query if they have not heard from the editors within 6 weeks. All submissions should be sent to [email protected].
To request a review copy, please email [email protected] and provide your name, mailing address, and the name of the publication, radio show, or podcast in which you intend to share your review.
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