Lloyd-Jones Invites Readers of All Ages to Join Her and Musician Jon Guerra for a Cozy, Intimate One-of-a-Kind Experience to Fill Your Heart with Joy
NASHVILLE, Jan. 29, 2026 — Beloved storyteller and bestselling author of the global phenomenon, The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones will hit the road in April for a four-city tour to celebrate the release of her heartwarming new picture book, Jesus, Our True Friend: Stories to Fill Your Heart With Joy (Zonderkidz, October 7, 2025). Sponsored by Compassion International, Jones will be joined by singer/songwriter Jon Guerra for “Jesus Our True Friend: Stories & Songs,” stopping in four cities across the US from April 24 – May 1, for evenings of heart, humor and beauty.
The Jesus Our True Friend: Stories & Songs Tour will blend Sally’s unique storytelling and readings with gorgeous, original music from singer/songwriter Jon Guerra. Beginning in Franklin, TN on April 24 and wrapping in San Antonio, TX on May 1, each stop on the tour promises to be a soul-stirring experience, sure to fill attendees of all ages to the brim with hope.
“My hope for these events is to fill the heart of everyone who attends with joy as they meditate on the love of Jesus—the True Friend who just can’t stop loving them, who won’t ever leave them, who came to rescue them, who wants them to join in with his Forever Happiness, and who loves them with a Wonderful, Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love,” said Sally Lloyd-Jones.
Building on the global success of The Jesus Storybook Bible — which has inspired families around the world and has sold over six million copies and been translated into 70 languages and counting — Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago have once again created a timeless treasure that became an instant classic upon its release last fall. As Sally says, “This collection of stories are all from Jesus’ life—they start with a party and they end with breakfast!”
Jesus, Our True Friend joins The Jesus Storybook Bible, Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, Song of the Stars, and other beloved titles by Sally Lloyd-Jones as part of the recently announced brand, The Story of God’s Great Love.
Guests will experience Sally’s delightful storytelling paired with Jon’s soulful music for a truly lovely and deeply moving experience in an intimate setting. Each adult ticket will include a signed copy of Jesus, Our True Friend, and two children are invited to join per each adult ticket. All ages are welcome to attend this event, but the show is most suitable for elementary ages and older.
For more information and to purchase tickets in a city near you, please visit:
- April 24, Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN
- April 25, All Saints Dallas – Dallas, TX
- April 26, Providence Classical Academy – Bossier City, LA
- May 1, Grace Northridge Anglican Church – San Antonio, TX
Sally Lloyd-Jones is a New York Times bestselling writer of over 40 books for children. Her work has been critically acclaimed by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal and includes: The Jesus Storybook Bible, an ALA Notable and Platinum Book Award winner, which has been translated into 70 languages and has sold six million copies; How To Be a Baby, by Me The Big Sister, a New York Times Notable Book; and the Christopher Medal winner, Baby Wren and the Great Gift. Sally was born in Uganda, raised in East and West Africa and at a boarding school in the New Forest, England, studied at the Sorbonne, and now lives in New York City. She can be found at sallylloyd-jones.com. Connect with Sally:Website | Instagram | Facebook
Jon Guerra is a singer-songwriter who writes Devotional Music – less Sunday morning worship music and more Monday morning prayer music. His debut album, Little Songs, released in 2015. He has also composed music for Terrence Malick’s 2019 film, “A Hidden Life.” His first album of Devotional Music is Keeper of Days, followed by Ordinary Ways in 2023. His new EP, American Gospel, is out now. He lives in Austin, TX. Connect with Jon: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For additional information, please visit www.zonderkidz.com.
Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan’s offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
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