While D Street Press is new, our authors are not!
Read below for praise and awards for the work they have done on several books.
“Fresh. Upbeat. Visually Stunning. Spiritually invigorating. Anchored in truths taught by general Church leaders. I could image our Heavenly Mother smiling as I read it.”
– Camille Fronk Olson, BYU Professor Emeritus of Ancient Scripture
“I’ve had many missionary opportunities because of this book. Having accessible and accurate quotes, by which to frame my testimony and answer questions have created many beautiful, spiritually led discussions with struggling ministering sisters, confused young women, questioning men, and various children of God in want of more truth and light. These books showcase the beautiful inclusivity of eternity in the varying depictions of God.”
– Ashley (Feb 2022)
“I was so excited for this book to arrive and I am absolutely thrilled with it. The art work is stunning! I’ve already looked up many of the artists and I’m ordering prints. This book makes the knowledge of a Heavenly Mother so easy to teach my boys and I intend to share it with many others. This knowledge is life changing. The boys book is completely different than the girls book and they’re both priceless.”
– Julie (Nov 2021)
Impactful & Important
“I have been enjoying the books, “A Boy’s Guide to Heavenly Mother,” as well as “”A Girl’s Guide to Heavenly Mother” for some time. I was overjoyed when Deseret decided to supply these books on their shelves. • I’ve personally found so much clarity and joy in the way these books have guided me through such a delicate and important topic. It is nice to have something so meaningful to myself and my family, be so well laid out with guidance from trustworthy quotes from prophets of God. • I’ve read these books with my children and they enjoy learning about and seeing the artwork of this cherished doctrine. It has shifted how my daughter and son view their inherent worth as children of Heavenly Parents. Not to mention, the guidance of the prophets’ words in this book have given my husband and I language to exemplify in navigating how we teach something that we did not grow up hearing much about. • We have found so much peace in this and these books continually help each one of us further our progression as an eternal family, individually and together. As Elder Ballard taught, understanding our goals help us achieve them- this book has given us a clearer image of what eternal parentage and companionship looks like and how we can utilize Christ in our lives to “return and receive” in our Heavenly Parents’ happiness. • I’ve had many missionary opportunities because of this book. Having accessible and accurate quotes, by which to frame my testimony and answer questions have created many beautiful, spiritually led discussions with struggling ministering sisters, confused young women, questioning men, and various children of God in want of more truth and light. • These books showcase the beautiful inclusivity of eternity in the varying depictions of God. I have seen first hand, these books work in conjunction with the Holy Ghost and the Savior, to bring healing into hearts that felt that they did not have a clear place in eternity. One friend gained strength after trials post-mission; another found insight and peace in hard times while serving a mission; while a third friend began taking missionary discussions and entered the waters of baptism. I have seen these books connect generations of family members in love and respect. • It has been an honor to witness the continuation of teaching of eternal truth. I hope Deseret carries these books for years to come so that we may see the wonderful fruits of more members learning what has been taught by our church leaders and seeking personal testimony of these things.”
– Ashley (Feb 2022)
Priceless
“I was so excited for this book to arrive and I am absolutely thrilled with it. The art work is stunning! I’ve already looked up many of the artists and I’m ordering prints. This book makes the knowledge of a Heavenly Mother so easy to teach my boys and I intend to share it with many others. This knowledge is life changing. The boys book is completely different than the girls book and they’re both priceless.”
– Julie (Nov 2021)
Mormon Letters Award- Best Picture Book 2014
Many writers would love to influence our world, but it’s likely that few do as directly as those who write for children. McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spaulding’s Girls Who Chose God is an important addition to the LDS picture book canon. Without moralizing, the book shares scriptural-based stories of women who chose God in various aspects of their lives. Given the current discussions about how to make women’s work more visible in the LDS church, this book offers an important resource for parents to talk to their children about women in the church. Kathleen Peterson’s vivid illustrations add a lovely dimension to the stories shared.
Deseret Book Top-10 Bestseller, 2015
There’s nothing like knowing a WHOLE BUNCH OF PEOPLE like your work… and like learning about women in the scriptures!
“The authors have shown that, although few in number, women in the Bible made deliberate, bold choices for themselves and fulfilled their potential with God’s help. For girls and women today discovering these same powers within themselves, this book is a treasure.”
– Neylane McBaine, Founder, The Mormon Women Project
“Reading this powerful, impressive message of strong women from the Book of Mormon is a rich experience…The questions posed at the end of each insightful story invite my personal reflection about my choices, my bravery, my courage and my priorities. It is a message for every age.”
– Ardeth G. Kapp, ninth general president of the Young Women
Undaunted by the apparent absence of women in the Book of Mormon, McArthur Krishna and Bethany Brady Spalding have located many good females and given voice to their stories and imagery to their faces, proving once again that women are everywhere, even when you are not noticing.”
– Claudia L. Bushman, author of Contemporary Mormonism
A stirring tribute to the heretofore hidden Book of Mormon heroines. Their courage and faith are illustrated magnificently in this timely treatment. They now stand as powerful role models for the rising generation of girls and boys.
– Fiona Givens, author of The God Who Weeps
“Girls Who Choose God is a must-have. Reading these depictions of pivotal moments in the lives of our spiritual ancestors, and studying the extraordinary art, I feel angels redoing along with me.”
– Kate Holbrook, managing historian, women’s history, Church History Department
Mormon Letters Award – Best Picture Book 2016
In some ways, Our Heavenly Families is more workbook than narrative, organized around fifteen key ideas exploring the Mormon doctrine on family. The writing is masterful in allowing room for readers to reconcile the true complexity of lived family life with doctrine, quotes from LDS leaders, and even The Family Proclamation. The authors ask evocative questions, prodding readers to connect more deeply with the concepts at hand while leaving many conclusions open ended for personalization. The structure and content of the writing, however satisfying, comes second to the remarkable illustrations by Caitlin Connolly. Not only does her visual work reinforce the themes at hand, Connolly has produced a book full of iconic religious art, deeply symbolic and spiritual. Her visual work is so complete and intelligent it competes with the text for impact, a truly unique contribution to our Mormon cultural landscape.