FAQ

Q: What does Lucy’s Library consider unacceptable in literature?
A: Even a German Shepherd knows a good book from a bad one by the smell of it. Galatians 5:19–21 gives us the list of things that stink up a story: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, rivalry, jealousy, fits of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these — and Scripture is clear that those who make a habit of such things won’t inherit the kingdom of God. So Lucy won’t fetch a book like that off the shelf unless goodness clearly wins in the end.

Q: What does Lucy’s Library believe about stories with “good” witches, dragons and mermaids?
A: Lucy has a nose for tricks, and “good witch” is one of them. We don’t believe such a creature exists. Dressing up a witch as “good” only muddies the water and tempts readers to wonder when it’s okay to ignore God’s Word — and Lucy doesn’t chase muddy trails. We feel the same way about good dragons and good mermaids, because they represent evil in Scripture. (mermaids are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but people who do deliverance see a connection in the spiritual realm with marine spirits, such as Leviathan). Matthew 18:6 tells us it’s better to die than to lead a child astray. James 3:1 tells us that teachers are held to a higher standard before God, so we take these things very seriously. 

Q: Will Lucy’s Library mail gifted copies of books to foster families?
A: As much as Lucy would love to trot a book to every doorstep herself, her paws (and our shipping budget) can only cover so much ground. We’re not able to gift books to individual requests outside of our pre-scheduled events — but we promise Lucy’s on the case for those.

Q: Can foster care agencies contact Lucy’s Library about partnering on an event?
A: Absolutely — Lucy’s tail is already wagging at the thought. We’d love to hear from you.

Q: Will Lucy’s Library publish my book about a rat or a mouse?
A: Lucy’s going to have to pass on this one. That theme’s been chased around the barn plenty of times already — and let’s be honest, rats and mice are a lot less charming in real life than they are on the page, especially when they’re scurrying across Lucy’s kitchen floor.