“Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her worth is far above rubies.”
Sparrow, a curious young girl with a heart full of wonder, longs to understand what it means to be “worth far above rubies.” Through her encounters with Mama, Nana Pearl, Miss Ruth, Daddy, and Mr. Solomon, she discovers that true beauty shines from within — from a heart that loves, serves, and believes.
With tender prose and dreamlike illustrations, Above Rubies invites every girl to see herself as God does — radiant, chosen, and infinitely loved.
Our story ends with a special section called: “Nurturing the Message”.
On these pages, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own God-given worth and purpose.
Through thoughtful questions, drawing prompts, and activity suggestions, your child can celebrate the unique ways God made them to shine.
At just seven years old, Sparrow Kilgore carries a crown not only upon her head but also within her heart. As the reigning 2025 NIM Miss Colorado Princess, and former Miss Colorado Junior Princess, she shines with grace beyond her years. Sparrow is a recipient of both the El Paso County, Colorado Certificate of Appreciation and the City of Colorado Springs Challenge Coin, presented to her by Mayor Yemi Mobolade in recognition of her community service and leadership.
In addition, Sparrow is the Chief Founding Officer of The Sparrow Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Through this ministry, Sparrow and her foundation have made it their mission to ensure that no family leaves a hospital with empty hands or aching arms. Their heartfelt initiative provides memorial teddy bears to mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters who have said goodbye far too soon. While no gift can erase the pain of losing a child, these bears serve as a tangible reminder that their grief is seen, their child is remembered, and they are not alone.
This cause is profoundly personal to Sparrow, as five of her own brothers and sisters were called home to the Lord far too soon. Through that heartbreak, she discovered a purpose—to be a beacon of light for others walking through the same storm. As Miss Colorado Princess, Sparrow hopes to leave every person she meets with a little more love, a little more comfort, and a little more hope than before.
When she isn’t serving her community, Sparrow dances joyfully with Colorado Ballet Society, where she is part of the Praise Dance Ensemble, lifting her heart and hands in worship through movement. She is a twin, a big sister, and a little girl with an unshakable love for Jesus.
With the gentle guidance of her Mama, Sparrow felt called to write books that help children everywhere understand the depth of God’s love—that they are precious, chosen, and wonderfully made in His image. Through her words, she hopes to remind young readers that faith can bloom even in the hardest seasons, and that love, like a Sparrow’s song, can rise above the storm.
