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Catholic Visual Arts Professor Creates ‘Alphabet Parade’

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Self-published children’s book offers kids the opportunity to ‘explore, to experience’ God’s creation — one letter at a time.
Stephen Barany discusses his new self-published book available now.
Stephen Barany discusses his new self-published book available now. (photo: Courtesy photo / Stephen Barany )

Stephen Barany is a visual arts professor at Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana, teaching graphic design courses and seminars. His new self-published children’s book, Alphabet Parade: An Alliterative Alphabet Adventure, recently garnered a strong response on Kickstarter, blowing well past its modest $1,000 goal to earn more than $16,000.

Barany spoke with the Register about his philosophy as a Catholic artist and illustrator and why he believes his new book — though not immediately obvious as a “Catholic” work — is an expression of his faith and provides valuable “pre-evangelization” enrichment for Catholic families. The book is available for preorder now.

This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.



Tell us about your background and how you came up with this concept.

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