Encourage Books

Because God is in every story. Bringing stories to life that light up the world with the love of the Lord and help readers to move forward.

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04/09/2026

Great Homeschool Convention

03/13/2026

Hey guys we’re so excited to announce Ryan Southworth’s TREEBORN TRILOGY is now a FINALIST in the Chanticleer Book Awards! WOW! So proud but not surprised, share the good news!

The 2025 Book Series Awards Short List | Chanticleer Book Reviews

02/05/2026

Ryan J. Southworth, this is your year, we can FEEL it! Let's GO!

The 2025 Book Series Awards Short List | Chanticleer Book Reviews You can tell that we're starting to wrap up the CIBA lists when the Series Awards start moving through! These books are excellent, and we love taking the proper time see which is the best of the best! Well done to the Short Listerse!

02/05/2026

Treeborn is ON THE WAY! THANK YOU TREEBORN FANS! YOU read it, YOU commented and reviewed, YOU shared it, and now Chanticleer Awards have short-listed the ENTIRE TRILOGY for consideration of the 2025 awards! WOW! Congratulations Ryan! Let's hope and pray for the semi-finals - then the finals - then...praying for a WIN!

Episode 35: Author Visit with Ryan Southworth - Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13

11/18/2025

Just listened to the podcast of Ryan J. Southworth - author on - if you have a kids' book inside you and need some encouragement, give it a listen. AND (BONUS!) you'll hear a nice portion of the opening to the Mapaline audiobook AND ANOTHER BONUS they're doing a giveaway of a great selection of books for your favorite middle reader. Loved it.

Episode 35: Author Visit with Ryan Southworth - Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13 In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Ryan Southworth. Ryan lives in Cincinnati with his wife, Kyna, and their two children. In addition to his writing, Ryan teaches History, Literature, and Latin at Charis Classical Acad...

11/03/2025

I just LOVE Deborah's books - uniquely whimsical, spiritual food for young ones, and the devotionals for adults give a beautiful spiritual respite that will take you as deep as you want to go. Perfect for Christmas gifts and a way to start 2026 on great footing. If you're not close enough to attend this event you can find them all on Amazon or order wherever you like to buy your books - including https://www.encouragepublishing.com - highly recommend.