Editor’s note: This article was updated on Dec. 10.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began digitally publishing the illustrated “Doctrine and Covenants Stories” on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Available in the Church’s Gospel Library, the text and images will be available in 68 languages and the videos in 26 languages. The stories will publish throughout 2025, with the English print version becoming available in mid-2025.
Additionally, the videos are featured on the Gospel for Kids YouTube channel in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he’s excited about “Doctrine and Covenants Stories” because it includes some less-familiar stories from Church history.
Like other books in the Scripture Stories series, “Doctrine and Covenant Stories” will help scriptures come alive for children and their families, he said.
“These stories help us get to know the people we read about in the Doctrine and Covenants,” Elder Renlund said. “We see the revelations from the Lord through their eyes. As a result, those revelations take on new meaning for us.”
Jennifer Johnson, communications manager for the Church’s Priesthood and Family Department, added that the new “Doctrine and Covenants Stories” series will teach scripture stories to children in engaging ways. It will also help those with low literacy or who are new to the gospel understand scripture stories and gospel principles, she said.
New illustrated ‘Book of Mormon Stories’
The new “Doctrine and Covenants Stories” comes shortly after the revised, illustrated edition of “Book of Mormon Stories” became available in print on Nov. 27. Currently, the print version is available only in English, but additional languages are coming in spring 2025. The online version is currently available in 62 languages.
The updated “Book of Mormon Stories” was released online throughout this year, and comes 40 years after the original illustrated edition.
“We are thrilled to have a revised edition of ‘Book of Mormon Stories’ ready for print distribution,” said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “The stories have been masterfully revised, including beautiful artwork and improved text.
“While the primary audience is children, we have seen this product help people of all ages gain a greater understanding of the stories in the scriptures. ... We are confident this resource will be a great blessing to individuals and families all over the world.”
Primary General President Susan H. Porter added that “Book of Mormon Stories” is a “treasure” for children and their families, written in clear and simple language that helps them come closer to the Savior.
As families read the experiences of people who loved Jesus Christ and kept His commandments, “children will feel the Savior’s love for them,” she said. “They will see the blessings that come to God’s children who make and keep sacred covenants. ‘Book of Mormon Stories’ will help start children on a lifetime of loving the scriptures and following God’s covenant path.”
