"Thank you, Roger, for offering this teaching to children as well as the adults who love them. We will read this book over and over again to remind us of how many ways there are to pray."
Barbara Brown Taylor
SPARROW'S PRAYER TO BECOME A SERIES!
Coming Spring and Fall of 2026
Author of SPARROW'S PRAYER Roger Hutchison's SPARROW'S EASTER GARDEN, in which a sparrow and his friends resurrect an abandoned garden in time for Easter; and SPARROW'S BLUE CHRISTMAS, in which a sparrow comforts and encourages his friends struggling with sadness, anxiety, and loneliness during the Christmas season, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska, to Naomi Krueger at Beaming Books, for publication in spring and fall 2026, by Keely Boeving at WordServe Literary Group for the author, and by Sarah Thomas at The Bright Agency for the illustrator (world).
About
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Roger is a best-selling author, illustrator, and multi-talented creative communicator. He is also a lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy, and for his openness about his personal journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. His writing, art, and photography aim to bring healing and hope to a world in need. Additionally, Roger is an award-winning photographer with a focus on nature photography, and his work is displayed at Houston's St. Luke's Hospital. He also serves as the Director of Children's and Youth Ministries at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, TX.
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-Faith In Books
"Hutchison understands the benefits of artistic expression and the needs of children - all of us - to express our feelings through art and creativity. His heartfelt gift is understanding the power of our life experiences and the importance of creativity as a means to celebrate and heal along life's journey."