SUMMER READING SPECIAL 2026

Summer Reading Special and an Exciting Crossword Contest

Encourage Reading all Year Round with Our Summer Reading Special!

We have put together a selection of books from the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series and the Heroes of History series. These true biographies are written in an adventurous, exciting narrative format, providing excellent role models for readers of all ages. To add to the excitement, we are pairing the Summer Reading Special with a crossword contest, with great prizes to be won! Click on the link below to learn more about the contest and how to participate.

OPTION 1: Six paperback books for only $30 and FREE shipping*

ADONIRAM JUDSON: Bound for Burma
America’s first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson brought the gospel to Burma at immense personal cost. He endured starvation, imprisonment, torture, and the loss of family and friends, yet persevered to translate the entire Bible into Burmese—the only translation still in use. Together with his wife Ann, Judson’s unwavering love and sacrifice sparked the spread of the gospel in Burma (1788–1850).

Paperback, 240 pages Audiobook CD 5:40 hours (5 CDs)


ALBERT SCHWEITZER: Le Grand Docteur
Raised on the French‑German border as a pastor’s son, Albert Schweitzer pursued theology, music, and philosophy before answering a call to medicine at age thirty. With his wife Hélène, he founded a missionary hospital in Gabon. A lifelong advocate for peace and compassionate care, Schweitzer’s legacy earned him the Nobel Peace Prize and continues to inspire medical missions worldwide (1875–1965).

Paperback, 208 pages Audiobook CD 5:15 hours (1 CD in MP3 format)


AMY CARMICHAEL: Rescuer of Precious Gems
Amy Carmichael lived a life of simple, determined obedience to God, fearing Him alone. Driven by love, compassion, and unwavering faith, she courageously defied the cruel barriers of India’s caste system to rescue and serve the most vulnerable children and women. Her legacy stands as a radiant example of God’s love poured out to “the least of these among us” (1867–1951).

Paperback, 208 pages Audiobook CD 5:03 hours (1 CD in MP3 format)


BETTY GREENE: Wings to Serve
As a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty had two passions: a love for Christ and a love of flying. As a young World War II WASP pilot, Betty dreamed of combining her two passions by using wings to serve God. Betty's dream became reality when she helped found the Mission Aviation Fellowship. Her faith-filled adventures and faithful service helped create what is today a global ministry that operates over eighty aircraft in nineteen countries (1920-1997).

Paperback, 208 pages Audiobook CD 4:52 hours (1 CD in MP3 format)


HELEN ROSEVEARE: Mama Luka
Helen Roseveare served as a medical missionary in the Congo during one of the most turbulent periods in the nation’s history. Arriving in 1953, she devoted herself to training future nurses, providing urgent medical care, and helping build hospitals across remote villages and jungles. Even amid violence and instability during the struggle for independence from Belgian rule, Helen’s remarkable strength, compassion, and perseverance never wavered (1925–2016).

Paperback, 208 pages Audiobook CD 5:35 hours (5 CDs)


BILLY GRAHAM: America's Pastor
Born to dairy farmers in Charlotte, North Carolina, Billy Graham was inspired by early evangelical revivals and went on to preach the gospel to more than 200 million people across 185 countries. He championed civil rights, advised U.S. presidents, and boldly carried the Christian message worldwide. His life and ministry shaped America’s spiritual landscape and continue to offer hope through the enduring light of the gospel of Jesus Christ (1918–2018).

Paperback, 208 pages Audiobook CD 5:15 hours (5 CDs)

CROSSWORD CONTEST: To download the crossword, Click Here.
Send the completed crossword in to books@ywampublishing.com before August 15, 2026. There will be 3 winners. First place will receive all three books in the Spanish/English bilingual children's 3 book set. Second place will receive 2 books of their choice from the same set, and third place will receive 1 book of their choice from the same set. Winners will be randomly picked from all submitted entries on August 16, 2026 and contacted via email.

* Free USPS book rate/media mail shipping within the United States. Offer valid through August 15, 2026.

• Publisher: YWAM PUBLISHING
• ISBN: 85619
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