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Contact: Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist | (630) 229-3104 | publicist@loyolapress.com
CHICAGO, January 8, 2026 -- Loyola Press celebrates the upcoming release of Our Treasures Within by New York Times #1 bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, with his twin brother, Paul A. Reynolds, who shares, “Peter and I have been long-time collaborators with Loyola Press, and when they reached out to us with the idea of helping bring Pope Francis’ message to children in a fresh, accessible way, our hearts both skipped a beat.”
Since the book’s announcement in October 2025, interest has continued to build, including Vatican News featuring the project in an article in November 2025 as well as Kirkus Reviews praising it as, “An earnest and well-illustrated primer that will set imaginations soaring.”
Our Treasures Within continues the Reynolds brothers’ long-standing work of encouraging creativity, kindness, and hope in young readers. Drawing on Pope Francis’ call to recognize the unique gifts within each person, the book offers Catholic schools, parishes, and families a prayerful, imaginative way to help identify their own God-given gifts and consider how those gifts can be shared with others.
Centering the book on Pope Francis’ enduring mission of love, humility, and hope, Peter and Paul share, "While we had hoped to be in the same room with Pope Francis during the creation of the book, distance and his health prevented an in-person meeting. We truly feel that we were called to bring this book to the world. Peter and I feel blessed to have our names alongside Pope Francis - such a universally loved spiritual leader - and to play a small part in helping his mission and message reach countless children and adults around the globe for generations to come.”
Our Treasures Within will be available through Loyola Press and major booksellers beginning January 20, 2026.
Peter H. Reynolds and Paul A. Reynolds will be available for interviews, features, and media appearances throughout January and February 2026, as Catholic communities prepare and celebrate Catholic Schools Week (January 25-31, 2026) and seek fresh ways to support children’s spiritual and creative growth.
To schedule an interview with Peter and Paul, request a review copy, or learn more about the book contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
About the Creators
Peter H. Reynolds is a globally celebrated author and illustrator known for inspiring creativity and kindness through his work, including The Dot, which sparked International Dot Day, a worldwide movement celebrating creativity, courage and self-expression, which has now involved nearly 35 million participants in over 190 countries. Alongside his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds, he co-founded FableVision Studios, a Boston-based educational digital media company focused on positive media, stories, and technology, as well as the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity, a nonprofit promoting positive, purposeful creativity in classrooms around the world. The brothers’ work has reached millions globally and continues to empower young people to discover their own voices and gifts.
About Loyola Press
Loyola Press embraces the Jesuit passion for helping people find God in all things. We continue the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service by providing inspiring content for children and adults and by being people for others.
Our Treasures Within
by Peter H. Reynolds with Paul A. Reynolds
Publication Date: January 20, 2026
Loyola Press | $19.99 |Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6158-9
by Peter H. Reynolds with Paul A. Reynolds
Publication Date: January 20, 2026
Loyola Press | $19.99 |Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-8294-6158-9
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