From the Kids:

In this book, there’s such a diverse variety of Saints. There’s a Saint for everyone! There are Saints who played sports, who were sinners, who had great adventures, who lived during wars. I can’t wait to get this book! —Joseph, age 11

Pictures! Horse! Duck! Turtle! Train! —Eddie, age 2

Kids should get this book because it’s fun, it’s real, and it’s nice to read. —Patrick, age 7

The pictures are really pretty. At least *I* think they are. —Cecilia, age 9

This book is not like any saint book you have EVER seen. It’s awesome! —John Paul, 11 

From the Grown-Ups:

If you own only one saints book—for your kids OR yourself—own this one. Meg Hunter-Kilmer and Lindsey Sanders have produced a book that is a joy, a delight, beauty, a well-spring of inspiring stories, and a sure help on the path to sainthood for your whole family. It’s a true treasure. —Emily Stimpson Chapman, Author of The Catholic Table

God created each and every single one of us for no other reason than because He wants for us to become saints. Unfortunately, most of us grow up in Churches that only depict some members of the body of Christ as holy. If we don’t encounter saints who look like us or have stories similar to our own then we might grow up thinking that becoming a saint is not an option for us. Representation matters. Meg Hunter-Kilmer’s book, Saints Around the World makes up for what is lacking in many of our Churches. I believe that the stories and images of the saints depicted in this work will inspire a whole new generation of saints from every race, nation, tribe and tongue.—Father Josh Johnson, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Author of Broken & Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation and Pocket Guide to Adoration and Podcast Host of “Ask Fr. Josh.” 

The majesty of God is mirrored in the diversity of His saints. I can’t wait to read this book to my daughter so she knows them and Him better. —Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of Arriving at Amen and Building the Benedict Option

Meg has done the incredible, she has made the Catholic Saints that we know and love (and many that we are just meeting for the first time) more accessible, warm, human, and well… just like us! Coupled with the beautiful art from Lindsey Sanders showing the diversity of God’s wondrous creation, Meg reminds us all that we are called to Sainthood… no matter the bumps in the road we experience along the way.—Karianna Frey, Educator, Speaker, and author of The Virtuous Path: A Daily Examination of Conscience Journal for Kids

Growing up Hindu in a small somewhat rural town, even after my conversion, it never dawned on me that there were Saints of the Church who resembled my own family. With this incredible new book from Meg Hunter-Kilmer, illustrated so stunningly by Lindsey Sanders, my children can grow up knowing that the family of God resembles their own diverse family in every way, and in every generation. Written in a first person narrative, we can get to know these Saints from around the world with the intimacy of a real-life friend, here and now. What a gift this collection of stories is! Truth be told, while it will be read to my children, I want to keep a copy for myself as well.—Rakhi McCormick, Owner, Creative, & Writer at Rakstar Designs

What joy for the universal Church to have diverse Saints from all ages, stages, and walks of life—and what a gift for our children to celebrate the inspiration of women, men, and children who give such strong examples of faith! Saints Around the World is a lively and vivid introduction to Saints and Blesseds throughout history and around the globe. As we encourage children to follow God’s unique call for their lives, what better companions for their journey than the holy people who have served God and others in both ordinary and unforgettable ways? Meg Hunter-Kilmer and Lindsey Sanders have created a treasure with this collection that will help families to pray and learn together for years to come. —Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting 

Accessible, Fascinating and COOL! Every parent, teacher and catechist should immediately order copies of Saints Around The World by Meg Hunter-Kilmer and Lindsey Sanders. This eclectic sampling of saints, many of whom you may have never heard of before, shows incredible diversity across cultures and backgrounds and gives us enlightening history and geography lessons, as well as moving examples of how mere humans, regular people like us, became saints by remaining true to God’s design for their lives. We can make the world a better place and have the joy of Christ’s love no matter what our circumstances. My children, aged seven to sixteen, were transfixed by the stunning artwork and captivated by the beautifully written biographical details. These intriguing stories are not about make-believe characters, but about real people who are now in heaven, and can be powerful intercessors for us. Real heroes that can be our spiritual friends and confidantes, helping us to cope with our fears and anxieties and inspiring us with their bravery and love of God.—Jeannie Gaffigan, producer, writer, philanthropist, mother of five and New York Times Bestselling Author of When Life gives You Pears

This book is a joy to read. You’ll be meeting a lot of new heavenly friends and intercessors for the first time, and learning an essential lesson in the process: no matter when or where you’re from, there’s no reason not to become a Saint yourself!—Fr. Cassidy Stinson, priest of the Diocese of Richmond

What Blessed Carlo Acutis did in bringing Eucharistic miracles to our attention through a compilation of stories, people, places, and events, Meg Hunter-Kilmer is doing with the saints! Her research and relatable reflections, accompanied by the beautiful watercolor artwork of Lindsey Sanders make learning about and praying with the blesseds and saints a joyful glimpse of Heaven while also being grounded by their humanity on earth. Meg brings to light the God-given diversity of cultures, abilities, temperaments, ages, and backgrounds of each person and shows us that, no matter our circumstances, it’s never too early or too late to say “Yes!” To Jesus.—Chika Anyanwu, Catholic Speaker: For Greater Things Ministry

With captivating storytelling and warm, richly detailed illustrations, Saints around the World shows a glimpse of the beautiful uniqueness that is the universal call to holiness, sharing Saints from all eras, locations, and backgrounds. Among these pages, children will find one hundred holy friends, can discover new patrons and prayer warriors, but most importantly will hear the call that they are created to be saints too! The great care and intentionality given to each inch of this book make it a timeless resource for kids of all ages.—Katie Bogner, Teacher & DRE, Author of Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children

I love this book. It is captivating and engaging, and my squirmy 3-year-old loves to look at the pictures, listen to the stories, and then name her baby dolls after the saints she’s just met. Get this book. Get 2 copies. Because you may not want to share with your kids….—Katie Prejean McGrady, Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host

If you are a parent, grandparent, godparent, or know a child, you are going to want to get them this book. I think of myself as someone who is familiar with the saints, but there are so many amazing lesser-known saints included in this treasury of holy men and women that I had never heard of before! I guarantee that you and the children in your life will find new friends in heaven while reading these pages, too.—Haley Stewart, Author of The Grace of Enough