I first learned about modern day slavery when I was around 13. A close friend of mine was raising awareness of slavery and funds to support rescue missions. Before that, I had no idea slavery still existed.
But I learned that there are more slaves today than at any other time in history. I learned that, even though it’s illegal everywhere, it happens nearly everywhere. Even in the U. S. I learned that slavery today goes by many forms and names, some of them being: human trafficking, sex trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, child soldiers, and forced prostitution. Whatever form it takes on, slavery is a person being deprived of their freedom. A large percentage of slavery victims are women and girls and many of them are children. I also realized that the Bible tells us over and over again to rescue those who are oppressed and to stand up for justice. For just a few examples, see Isaiah 1:17, Proverbs 14:31, Isaiah 58:6-12, and Zechariah 7:9-10. But it can be easy to hear about issues like modern day slavery and think, what on earth could I possibly do that would make a difference? How am I supposed to help seek justice and rescue the oppressed? So this month, as a way for us to fight slavery together, I am donating all the profits I make from any books I sell during the month of December to three of my favorite organizations that are working to rescue those trapped in slavery: International Justice Mission (ijm.org) Joy International (joy.org) and Rahab’s Rope (rahabsrope.com) In case you didn’t know, I have independently published four books. My first book, which I released when I was 17, is nonfiction about issues like slavery, abortion, and orphans, with stories of people from history and people today, and ways ordinary young people can take action, all from a biblical Christian perspective. Since then, I’ve also published a medieval fantasy adventure story, a children’s picture book about my little sister Sadie and her journey with epilepsy, and my most recent publication, the first in a historical fiction series set in first century Rome. (By the way, the second book in this series is well underway and, Lord willing, will be released sometime next year. I’m crazy excited about this book!) And my parents have written a poetry book, and my older sister Samantha has written and illustrated a children’s picture book about a sled dog during WWII. So, how do you order the books? We now have an online store!!! Click here to visit our store and order books! The books are $10 each and, for this month only, shipping is free. During this month, I’ll also be sharing several more blog posts about modern day slavery and other ways you can fight it. Normally, I only send one or two emails a month to my email subscribers, but this month is special. I’ll be sending an email for each new post. If you haven’t already, will you please join my email list? This is one of the best ways you can help out a young author, and it doesn’t cost you a thing! Well, as always, remember that, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it,” (1 Thessalonians 5:24). All for Him, Savannah Jane
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Hi! I'm Savannah Jane...I'm the author of several books for children and young adults with a passion to encourage young people to live for Jesus. The third born in an amazing family of seven children, I was homeschooled all the way through. This is where I share encouragement for Christian girls, updates about my books, writing tips, book and movie reviews, and assorted other tidbits. Archives
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