Author Interview: My True Love Gave To Me (Elizabeth Zelasko)

TAN's Mary Harrell talks with Elizabeth Zelasco about her new book in collaboration with Katie Warner, My True Love Gave To Me: A Catechism for the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Get the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/my-true-love-gave-to-me-a-childrens-catechism-for-the-twelve-days-of-christmas/

Enchanting artwork meets one of the most popular Christmas tunes of all time. My True Love Gave to Me teaches children and adults alike about God’s lavishing love for us, and the gifts He bestows on us through His Church. Through memorable rhyme and captivating artwork, numeric symbols help uncover foundational aspects of the Catholic Faith, from the theological virtues to the beatitudes to the twelve doctrines of the Church. Rife with timeless Truths, My True Love Gave to Me will be a unique and beautiful teaching tool in your home or classroom during the holy season of Christmas, or any time of year.

About the Illustrator

Elizabeth Zelasko works as a full-time commissioned artist creating sacred and fine art for Catholic publishers, institutions, Churches, and private collectors. She speaks on the material process and theological aspects of writing a traditional icon, as well as the importance of sacred art in the home, and the history of art in the Catholic Church. Her work has been featured on EWTN, FORMED, the National Catholic Register, Denver Catholic, and in the Denver Art Museum.

After studying fine art at The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, Elizabeth attended the Prosopon School of Iconology where she learned traditional Orthodox iconography. She moved to Denver to finish her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, graduating as valedictorian of her class. Learn more about Elizabeth at https://elizabethzelasko.com/

About the Author

Katie Warner is a Catholic homeschooling mom who loves to make and share creative resources to raise faith-filled families. Katie is the author and editor of the FirstFaithTreasury.com series, Catholic picture books, Head & Heart: Becoming Spiritual Leaders for Your Family, and a popular prayer journal series including A Parent Who Prays. She holds a graduate degree in Catholic Theology from the Augustine Institute, where she met Meg and fell in love with Meg's art. In her spare time, Katie writes for the National Catholic Register, manages KatieWarner.com, and helps others home to the Church through Catholics Come Home. Katie lives in Georgia with her husband and fellow book-loving children.

Other Katie Warner TAN Books

• The Tiny Seed: A Parable https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-tiny-seed-a-parable/

• Let Us Pray: A Child's First Book of Prayers https://tanbooks.com/products/books/let-us-pray-a-childs-first-book-of-prayers/
• The Word of the Lord: A Child's First Scripture Verses https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-word-of-the-lord-a-childs-first-scripture-verses/
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