Heroes of Hope

22 inspiring stories of Christians from around the world

Dr Sharon Prentis, Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde

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Starshine Books
21 August 2025

People & places (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity

Heroes of Hope celebrates the achievements of Christians of global majority heritage who lived out their faith and made a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

In this diverse and inclusive book, kids will discover 22 inspirational people from different backgrounds and cultures. From the cities of Europe to the deserts of Africa, from the wild open spaces of America to the busy streets of China, and from the green, tropical Solomon Islands to the mines of Bolivia, each person featured in this book has made a difference in their local communities in their own unique way.

Their stories of courage, determination, and faith, along with eye-catching illustrations, will inspire kids to know that - whoever or wherever they are - they can help to make the world a better place!

Heroes of Hope will resonate with readers by focusing on the connections between faith, ethnicity, and community. Young readers will be inspired to recognize the power of faith and the potential within themselves to influence those around them positively.

Heroes of Hope :
* highlights the many contributions of people of global majority heritage within the Church
* includes people who are often overlooked in Christian biographies for children
* provides children with inspirational role models
* encourages children to make a positive difference to their own communities

Kids will meet: St Maurice; Abba Moses; St Monica; St Augustine; St Juan Diego; St Kateri Tekakwitha; St Martin de Porres; St Kuriakose Chavara; Paulina Dlamini; Blessed Ceferino Giminez Malla; Harold Moody; Tsai Su Jan; Toyohiko Kagawa; Florence Li Tim Oi; Ini Kopuria; St Josephine Bakhita; Archbishop Oscar Romero; Oseola McCarty; Pauli Murray; St. Alphonsa; Rosa Parks; and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

With a foreword by Lord Paul Boateng.

Heroes of Hope is published in partnership with the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit, which exists to enable everyone within a church's community to contribute and belong, whether their family have lived in the area for generations or for just a few weeks.

By: Dr Sharon Prentis, Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde
Imprint: Starshine Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781915749307
ISBN 10: 1915749301
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 21 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Lord Paul Boateng Introduction 1. St Maurice: A Brave Soldier of Faith 2. Abba Moses: A Story of Change and Forgiveness 3. St Monica: The Patron Saint of Mothers 4. St Augustine of Hippo: The Search for Understanding 5. St Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin: A Man Who Dared to Believe 6. St Martin de Porres: A Heart for Charity 7. St Kateri Tekakwitha: The “Lily of the Mohawks” 8. St Kuriakose Elias Chavara: A Pioneer of Free Education 9. Paulina Dlamini: A Faith Influencer 10. Blessed Cerefino Giminéz Malla: The Strong One 11. St Josephine Bakhita: A Tale of Triumph over Adversity 12. Dr Harold Moody: A Beacon of Unity and Compassion 13. Toyohiko Kagawa: A Peacemaker and Community Builder 14. Tsai “Christiana” Su Juan: The Queen of the Dark Chamber 15. Florence Li Tim-Oi: The First Female Anglican Priest 16. Ini Kopuria: A Pioneer Bridging Faith and Culture 17. Osceola McCarty: A Selfless Gift of Generosity 18. St Alphonsa: A Life of Sacrifice for Others 19. Pauli Murray: A Civil Rights Activist 20. Archbishop Oscar Romero: A Voice for Justice 21. Rosa Parks: A Woman Who Refused to Move 22. Archbishop Desmond Tutu: A Champion of Hope Glossary

The Rev'd Dr Sharon Prentis is an ordained priest and Deputy Director of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit. She is passionate about promoting diversity, inclusivity, and racial justice and has a background in education and community development. She is the editor of Every Tribe: Stories of Diverse Saints Serving a Diverse World published by SPCK in 2019. She is based in UK. Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde is the National Education Lead for Racial Justice at the Church of England. She has over 15 years of experience in education, spanning senior leadership roles across the UK, West Africa, and South America. She is based in UK.

Reviews for Heroes of Hope: 22 inspiring stories of Christians from around the world

""This beautiful book is such a gift for classrooms, assemblies and worship. What I love most is how it shows that 'small, ordinary' people, by doing small, ordinary things, can make a huge difference - bringing heroes down from their pedestals on to the common ground we all share."" -- Dr Maureen Glackin, National RE Adviser, CES