ABOUT THE SERIES
Sharing the lives of real pioneers of faith with the next generation.
A search that came up empty
It started with a simple search. I was looking for books to share the stories of our Adventist pioneers with my own young children — and I couldn't find much of anything written for little ones. So many big stories of faith, and so few small books to tell them.
Rather than keep looking, I started writing. The Adventist Pioneer Series began as bedtime stories for my own family, and grew into something I hope other parents can share with theirs.
Why these books exist
The Adventist Pioneer Series was created to help children discover the real men and women whose faith and courage helped share the good news of Jesus. These aren't made-up heroes — they're true stories, told simply and warmly, so a child can understand them and a family can enjoy them together.
Every book pairs gentle, hand-painted illustration with honest storytelling. Our hope is that each one plants a seed of faith, courage, and hope in a young heart.
“The history of the early experiences in the message will be a power to withstand the masterly ingenuity of Satan's deceptions.” — Ellen White
Monik Folkman
Monik Folkman writes stories that help children meet the pioneers of faith who came before them. With simple words and a gentle heart, she turns real history into bedtime-ready adventures that families can share.
Lola Usupova
The soft, sunlit artwork throughout the series is brought to life by illustrator Lola Usupova — whose warm, painterly style gives every story its gentle, storybook feel.