Welcome to Heavenly Gates Books
Bringing Heaven to Earth
through art, books, and invitation.
Children, Families & Friends
Welcome.
Come a little farther.
The LanternLight Chronicles
A seven-book illustrated faith adventure series for readers ages 8 and older, families, educators, libraries, and homeschool communities.
- Wonder-filled storytelling
- Reflection and discussion
- Educational and homeschool possibilities
Wonder Companion Guide — Coming Soon for Families, Homeschools, Classrooms, and Ministries
A companion ministry resource is being created for Hidden Lantern to Awe: Wonder Awakens, designed for families, homeschool groups, classrooms, Sunday School, and ministry settings.
The guide will include reflection prompts, Scripture connections, gentle activities, and “animal teacher” lessons to help children and families talk about wonder, courage, faith, friendship, and awe.
From Grief to Grace Series
A five-book journey through grief, healing, and renewed hope
Created to support readers as they walk through grief and gently begin to live again.
Each book meets you in a different place along the journey.
Book 1 - Walking Through the Valley
Book 2 -Walking Into the Light
Book 3 - Walking Beside a Grieving Heart
Book 4 - The Rose Journal
Book 5 - Walking Through the Next Steps — forthcoming
Meet Susan
Susan K. Pettit
Founder • Author • Illustrator • Educator • Visual Artist
Susan K. Pettit is a visionary author, illustrator, educator, and visual artist, as well as the founder of Heavenly Gates Galleria and its publishing imprint, Heavenly Gates Books. With a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Art from Pensacola Christian College and teaching experience spanning preschool through college, Susan creates faith-inspired books and visual stories that encourage wonder, courage, hope, and spiritual growth. She is the author of the From Grief to Grace series and creator of The LanternLight Chronicles.
Her creative mission is simple:
Bringing Heaven to Earth through books and art that help people lift their eyes, discover beauty along the journey, and remember that they are deeply loved.
Susan's Background & Forhtcoming Projects
Background
- Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Art, Pensacola Christian College
- Teaching experience spanning preschool through college
- Author, illustrator, visual artist, and curriculum-minded creator
- Developing books and resources for families, educators, Christian schools, libraries, and homeschool communities
Plans
- Writing and illustrating The LanternLight Chronicles, a seven-book series for readers ages 8 and older
- Expanding From Grief to Grace as the Lord leads
- Developing The Secret Garden Gate, a four-book series for children ages 4 and older
- Writing and illustrating The Cosmic Chronicles for readers ages 11 and older
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The Visionary Author & Artist - Susan Pettit
