Stephanie Glamack is bringing her late brother's award-winning illustrated Christian fantasy novel back to readers in 2026, positioning the book as a timely resource for families seeking stories about courage, conviction, and faith during uncertain times. The 411-page 'Littluns and the Book of Darkness' was created by Disney-trained animator and author Mark Glamack before his passing and is now being reintroduced through a direct family effort.
"This isn't just a book to me," said Stephanie Glamack. "It's my brother's life on paper, and it carries a message families need right now: the light still wins, but you have to choose it." The novel follows a community of gentle "littluns" who leave their mountain home for a scavenger hunt and become entangled in a conflict that tests their world's strength and their personal resolve. The story explores identity under pressure, innocence challenged by the unknown, and faith strengthened through hardship.
The book's relevance extends beyond its narrative to its production values and recognition. Printed in the U.S. on high-quality stock with 63 color illustrations, Mark Glamack described the reading experience as a "motion-picture experience you can only read." The novel has earned Mom's Choice Awards® Gold in both Fiction and Fantasy, Myths, Legends categories, along with recognition from The Dove Foundation and an honorable mention at Book Expo in New York. Stephanie views this recognition as validation that the story connects with readers, reinforcing her mission to ensure it reaches its intended audience.
Following her brother's death, Stephanie faced practical challenges including rights management, inventory maintenance, and logistical learning curves. As she describes herself as a "country girl without deep pockets," she stepped into unexpected responsibilities with a commitment to preserve the quality and care behind the original edition. "There were easier choices," she said. "Mark cared about quality. This is how I keep his light alive."
The book's themes resonate with contemporary concerns about maintaining hope and moral courage. One of the novel's enduring lines states: "If you surround yourself with good and righteous people, they can only raise you up. If you surround yourself with the others, they will drag you down into the doldrums of mediocrity, and they will keep you there, but only as long as you permit it." This message of personal agency and moral choice forms the core of the book's appeal to readers navigating complex times.
'Littluns and the Book of Darkness' is available in its original full-color deluxe hardcover edition for $29.95, sold directly through the family to preserve Mark Glamack's artistic vision. The book is recommended for readers ages 12 and up and emphasizes traditional Judeo-Christian values while remaining accessible to wider audiences. More information about the book can be found at https://www.littlunsandthebookofdarkness.com.
