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Check out the TWO new books from MDS

Check out the TWO new books from MDS

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A book cover and an illustrated print are displayed on a light blue background. The book, titled Many Hands: Being Good Neighbors in Times of Disaster by Julie Kaufman and Susan Kim, features a cover image of a young woman with a colorful headband embracing an older woman wearing sunglasses and a navy blue jacket, both smiling warmly in an outdoor setting with greenery. Next to the book is a children's book titled Mended, featuring a hand-drawn quilt-like design with nine squares containing simple illustrations of a hard hat, a helping hand, a flashlight, a heart, a medical symbol, a glove, a flower, a hammer, and a sun, all outlined in black with yellow accents. The light blue background provides a clean, soft contrast to the items.A book cover and an illustrated print are displayed on a light blue background. The book, titled Many Hands: Being Good Neighbors in Times of Disaster by Julie Kaufman and Susan Kim, features a cover image of a young woman with a colorful headband embracing an older woman wearing sunglasses and a navy blue jacket, both smiling warmly in an outdoor setting with greenery. Next to the book is a children's book titled Mended, featuring a hand-drawn quilt-like design with nine squares containing simple illustrations of a hard hat, a helping hand, a flashlight, a heart, a medical symbol, a glove, a flower, a hammer, and a sun, all outlined in black with yellow accents. The light blue background provides a clean, soft contrast to the items.

Books

As part of our 75th celebration, we are thrilled to debut two new books focused on Mennonite Disaster Service.

A hardcover children's picture book titled Mended is displayed against a light yellow background. The cover features a quilt-like design with a 3x3 grid of hand-drawn illustrations, outlined in black with a soft yellow fill. The illustrations include a hard hat, a bird, a saw, a heart, an open hand, a sunflower, a hammer, and a sun. The center square contains the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) logo, which has a blue circle with a white cross and two hands shaking. The title Mended is written in a simple, hand-drawn font at the top. Below the quilt design, the text reads: "In Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Mennonite Disaster Service," followed by "Written by Hillary Daecher" and "Illustrated by Berrie Torgan-Randall."

Mended

Written by Hillary Daecher
Illustrated by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Published by Masthof Press
Length: 32 pages
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This heartwarming story follows Tyler and his mother as they navigate the aftermath of a devastating storm that damaged their home. During the storm, Tyler loses his best friend, a stuffed bear named Leroy. As Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers work to restore their home, the question remains—will they also find and mend Leroy? 

Written by Hillary Daecher and illustrated by Berrie Torgan-Randall, this vibrant and engaging book captures the emotions of disaster survivors—the initial despair, the trauma, and ultimately, the joy of rebuilding. Mended is a delightful read for children of all ages.

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After the book was released, we discovered missing text on several pages. Mended has been reprinted and we are offering a complimentary replacement to those who purchased the book at the Annual Celebration. If you purchased Mended through Masthof Press or Amazon, you will automatically receive a new copy in the mail at no cost to you. 

If you purchased the book at our Annual Celebration, please contact Rebecca White (rwhite@mds.org or 717-735-3536, ext. 114). If your book was signed by the author and illustrator, include a photo of their signatures and include your mailing address. The author and illustrator have graciously offered to re-sign the new books.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this unfortunate situation. Thanks also to Hillary Daecher, author, and Berrie Torgan-Randall, illustrator, for their generosity in re-signing the books.

"May we all accept the challenge of leading this great grassroots people’s movement—this generation and the next—in ways that best serve our neighbors."

—Kevin King, MDS U.S. Executive Director

Many Hands, Being Good Neighbors in times of Disaster

Written by Julie Kauffman and Susan Kim
Published by Masthof Press
Length: 202 pages
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This collaborative work by Julie Kauffman and Susan Kim is a visually rich collection of stories and photographs documenting the experiences of volunteers and disaster survivors over the past two decades. It celebrates the simple yet profound acts of service that bring communities together in times of crisis.