Ariel Childs Books
Stories that challenge young people to know God, ask tough questions, heal from wounds, and overcome life’s challenges.
Preteen, Teen, and YA Themes:
Navigating life as a young, Christian Black person
Learning to forgive in the face of racism and hatred
Forgiving those who have abandoned you
People of different races working together to demonstrate the love of Christ
Challenging unbiblical beliefs within the Black community
Standing up for truth when others oppose you
Finding courage in the face of injustice
Dealing with betrayal and broken trust
Learning to see people beyond racial divisions
Island of Sheqer Questions Book Two Answers:
How will the end times begin?
How could Christians be deceived by the Antichrist?
What kind of person will the Antichrist be—and why might he be so convincing?
How can we recognize false teachings that sound biblical?
What happens when people twist Scripture to support their beliefs?
Can hatred and racism blind us to the truth?
What does it really mean to love your enemies?
How can Christians forgive those who have hurt or abandoned them?
Can people from different backgrounds unite through their faith in Christ?
Book Two
Preteen, Teen, and YA Themes:
Dealing with segregation and discrimination
Fighting for freedom and justice
Overcoming bitterness and the effects of abuse
Breaking free from compulsive lying
Standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult
Finding courage in the face of fear
Dealing with grief and loss
Learning to trust others
Understanding forgiveness and letting go of anger
Choosing truth over fear
Island of Sheqer Questions Book One Answers:
Did Christianity among Black people begin with slavery?
How can God condone slavery?
How do we know that God exists?
What evidence is there that Noah’s Ark was real?
Can we trust the Bible?
Why does God allow suffering and injustice?
What does it mean to truly follow God?
Can people be forgiven for the wrong things they’ve done?
How should we respond when people use religion to hurt or control others?
Island of Sheqer
Book One
New! Island of Sheqer: Beacons in the Night
(Book Two)
Beacons in the Night is the second book in the Island of Sheqer series. Kenji, Tisa, and Akwasi are older now and the stakes are even higher. The world has become even darker as they learn follow the leading of the Holy Spirit as they're challenged in ways they never expected.
Camp Israel of God
Twelve-year-old Naphtali thinks he knows God—he goes to church and stays out of trouble. But after hearing a message about true salvation, he starts to wonder. That night, he dreams of an angel who sends him on a journey through seven strange camps. Each one teaches him something new about God—and about his own heart.
Will he follow the truth, even when it’s hard?
Island of Sheqer
Island of Sheqer is a teens novel about three Black children from a forgotten island who are chosen by God. It’s about faith, justice, grief, and the kind of hope that doesn’t come easy. It’s written for ages 10-16, but adults might enjoy it too!
Prepare the Way!
John lived in the wilderness preaching a message that many didn’t want to hear—repent, turn back to God, and get ready for the one He was sending. He spread new ideas that challenged the powerful and made people uncomfortable. This story follows his bold life, his baptism of Jesus, and the price he paid for standing up for the truth.
Who Is Jesus—and Why Did He Come?
This storybook helps kids understand where Jesus came from, why He came to earth, and who He really is. Written for ages 8–13, it explains big truths in a clear, simple way.
With questions at the end to check understanding, this book is great for families, classrooms, and church groups. It’s more than a story—it’s an invitation to know Jesus for yourself.
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Anaya and the Curse
Everyone said Anaya was cursed and better off forgotten. But God sees the broken and the left out. He loves deeply—even those the world tries to throw away. As Anaya’s story unfolds, she begins to discover that the curse was never stronger than God’s love.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18 NIV).
Premble – A Short Story by Ariel Childs
When quiet, observant Dillan is placed in a mysterious science camp experiment, he discovers that genetically enhanced mice may be trying to communicate with him. As he works to decode their patterns, he uncovers a message deeper than science—one about peace, fear, and choosing a better way.
Premble is a story about quiet strength, trust, and the hope of a better home.