Rosa E Collection

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

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