Hope Springs is a Catholic children’s literary multiverse set in the fictional town of Hope Springs, Colorado — where toys wake up, siblings chase discoveries, time bends, and faith shapes every adventure. Designed as a long-term narrative franchise, the brand spans board books, early readers, middle-grade novels, curriculum-integrated storylines, and a multi-season audio drama podcast. Each property stands alone while contributing to a cohesive, interconnected world.
A brand architecture and visual system was established across the franchise, including logo development, book design, and illustration art direction. The work ensured cohesion across age tiers while preserving a distinct visual voice and tone within each storyline.
The result is a scalable visual platform setup for franchise expansion and audience loyalty. Hope Springs is a town built not just for stories, but for belonging.
Small Wonders is a delightful Catholic board book and video series for early readers. When no one is around, toys come to life, discovering God’s love through everyday adventures. With simple stories and vibrant illustrations, children learn faith, kindness, gratitude, and prayer in ways that spark wonder and imagination.
Gabriel’s Quest is a story series within the Word of Life curriculum that follows first-grader Gabriel Romero as he begins school in the town of Hope Springs. Through friendships, challenges, and everyday discoveries, Gabriel learns about faith, courage, and virtue, helping young readers see how God is present in their own lives.
The Adventures of Nick and Sam is a chapter book series for ages 8–11. Set in the town of Hope Springs, twins Nick and Samantha Perry share adventures with their family and friends at school, church, and around town, introducing young readers to the rhythms—and adventures—of everyday Catholic life.
The Virtue Chronicles is a middle-school series for readers ages 10–14. When best friends Andrew Perry (Nick and Sam’s older brother) and Eve Virtue discover the mysterious Radiant Stone, they are sent on adventures through history, encountering saints and sinners while uncovering the legacy of its discoverer, Alfred Virtue.
Growing up can be an incredible adventure. And that’s before you throw in the lost treasures, mysterious messages, and podcasting rivalries. But that’s just life in Hope Springs, where even the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Welcome to Hope Springs is a dramatic podcast series that entertains—and educates—the whole family.