Frequently Asked Questions

When and where can I buy the book?

The book is available to buy on this website and on Amazon. It’s also available at many local independent bookstores, libraries, and churches. Because of increased shipping costs, we are currently only shipping the physcial book to the U.S. and Canada. If you’re interested in placing an international order or buying the book at wholesale prices, please contact us.

What age range is the book targeted to?

Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints is aimed at middle grade children in the 8-12 years-old age range (and up). The stories are a few pages in length. Children on the younger end will likely need a little more guidance from an adult as these stories are conversation starters about some of the great questions of life.

Can I suggest a name of someone I consider a holy troublemaker or unconventional saint?

Yes! Please do. We have completed volume one, but will be working on volume two next. You can send an email with suggestions to daneen [at] watchfire.org. The criteria is someone for whom faith mattered and who worked for more love and justice. The emphasis is definitely on the stories of women, LGBTQ people, people of color, Indigenous people, and those too often written out of traditional religious narratives. Suggestions welcome!

Who is the publisher of this book?

Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints is published by Watchfire Media, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity. Watchfire Media produces educational books and films that provide needed resources and fosters community for the spiritually unconventional. They are a resource for progressive, “cautiously Christian”, seeker parents and others who have children in their lives who want to raise kids who are comfortable with the big questions, awed by the beauty of the world and her people, and ultimately committed to love, kindness, courage, and justice.

Who is writing this book?

You can learn more about the author, Daneen Akers, and why she feels such conviction for the need for this book on our About page. If you have a passion or expertise you'd like to share with this project, please email her at daneen [at] watchfire.org. There are many artists and illustrators who created original portraits for this books.