HOLLAND — This previous Saturday, native resident and writer Wealthy Gritter, native artist Carolyn Stich and city crier Artwork Tolsma joined forces to advertise a brand new youngsters’s guide, “The Pirate’s Pajamas.”

The guide was authored by Gritter and illustrated by Stich, with further assist from Sandy Brice, to boost cash for expanded counseling at Bethany Christian Companies for kids experiencing psychological well being challenges.

“The youth of our group, like youngsters throughout the nation, are being impacted by excessive charges of tension, despair and even suicidal ideas,” stated Gritter, who’s labored for Bethany for over 20 years. “These are our children. I’m grateful for the numerous sponsors and companions who’ve invested their sources in making a distinction for the children of our native communities.”

The guide is a couple of pirate who discovers a lovely cloth amongst his treasures. He dons the attire, fully unaware he’s really sporting pajamas coated with pink hearts. 

The characters go to a neighborhood retailer (Tip Toes) and proceed down Eighth Avenue previous native companies who helped sponsor the undertaking.

Stich was approached by Gritter a couple of 12 months in the past. She spent a number of months on the undertaking.

The guide is devoted to native associates of Bethany, Phil and Nancy Miller, who additionally make an look within the guide. The image is a nod to Nancy and her ardour for literacy initiatives for kids.

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The guide is obtainable for buy at a number of native companies, together with Tip Toes (additionally promoting the pajamas), JB and Me, Reader’s World, Velo Metropolis Bikes and Carolyn Stich Studio. Proceeds from every sale assist native counseling work. Go to bethany.org/pirateproject for extra info.

— Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com.

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