The Silas Series
by Joel Shoemaker
Silas on Sundays
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Silas on Sundays is an engaging and beautifully illustrated story for kids about inclusivity, being yourself, and finding your faith community no matter who you are.
At home, Silas can use their imagination to be whoever they want to be. On Monday, Silas is a quarterback, scoring the winning touchdown. On Tuesday, Silas is an astronaut, discovering a new star. On Wednesday, Silas is a famous actor, winning an award on TV. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Silas can be a builder, a ballerina, or a baker! But on Sundays, Silas has to go to church, where they have to sit still and wear uncomfortable clothes, and Silas doesn’t like that. Silas wishes they could be whoever they want to be on Sundays too. But, like people, not every church is made the same. Join Silas as they find their place, even on Sundays. |
Silas on Stage
Coming November 3, 2026!
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Max is Missing! Can Silas help?
Silas is super excited to audition to be an angel in the upcoming Christmas play. They can’t wait to wear big wings and a halo that sparkles! But when they find out that their classmate Max gets to be the angel and Silas has to be a shepherd, they’re very sad. Silas’s mom says they can still sparkle as a shepherd, but Silas isn’t so sure. On the night of the play, Max the angel goes missing. Will Silas take the spotlight, or will they shine in a different role so that everyone can sparkle? |
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Praise for the Silas Series
"A charming story about finding your place."
--Kirkus Reviews
"I’d highly recommend Silas on Sundays for parents who want to discuss identity, acceptance, or finding inclusive spaces. It’s an uplifting picture book that tackles big ideas in a way that’s easy for kids to grasp. It’s heartfelt, real, and, in many ways, just the kind of story I wish I’d had growing up."
--Literary Titan 5-star review
"Silas on Sundays by Joel Shoemaker is a powerful, necessary, and relevant book for children of all ages. It's about a gender-
nonconforming child, inclusivity, and finding your faith community. Its message celebrates being whoever you want to be and finding a place where you feel accepted, loved, comfortable, and appreciated for being just the way you are. This book will engage young readers' curiosity and imagination. It contains awesome illustrations and inspires youngsters to be curious, confident, and brave enough not to accept going to places where they do not feel safe being who they are. Children who dislike attending church will relate to Silas's story. It teaches them about self-love and staying true to themselves, no matter what. Silas on Sundays is also fun, engaging, and empowering. I highly recommend it."
--Readers' Favorite 5-star review
--Kirkus Reviews
"I’d highly recommend Silas on Sundays for parents who want to discuss identity, acceptance, or finding inclusive spaces. It’s an uplifting picture book that tackles big ideas in a way that’s easy for kids to grasp. It’s heartfelt, real, and, in many ways, just the kind of story I wish I’d had growing up."
--Literary Titan 5-star review
"Silas on Sundays by Joel Shoemaker is a powerful, necessary, and relevant book for children of all ages. It's about a gender-
nonconforming child, inclusivity, and finding your faith community. Its message celebrates being whoever you want to be and finding a place where you feel accepted, loved, comfortable, and appreciated for being just the way you are. This book will engage young readers' curiosity and imagination. It contains awesome illustrations and inspires youngsters to be curious, confident, and brave enough not to accept going to places where they do not feel safe being who they are. Children who dislike attending church will relate to Silas's story. It teaches them about self-love and staying true to themselves, no matter what. Silas on Sundays is also fun, engaging, and empowering. I highly recommend it."
--Readers' Favorite 5-star review
About the AuthorJoel Shoemaker has been a librarian for a decade and a magician for three. He lives in central Illinois with his husband, a frog, a fish, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.
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