Christian author Bryant Buck will be in Albert Lea on May 2 for a book signing for his books “My First Christian ABC Book” and “The Prayer Warrior.” Buck will be at Cup of Faith, 709 Algon St. in Albert Lea, from noon to 4 p.m.

“My First Christian ABC Book” is an ABC book with a Christian concept for each letter of the alphabet. Each letter concept is illustrated with a full-page, real-life picture. Plus the entries for each two letters rhyme to make for smooth reading with young children.

“My First Christian ABC Book” has been endorsed by the Association of Christian Schools International as a useful tool in Christian preschool and kindergarten education.

“The Prayer Warrior” is the true story of handicapped Christian Elden Shisler and his amazing prayer life. Born a hillbilly during the Great Depression, never finishing high school, and never having a good career job, Elden still goes on to “move mountains” with his persistent pleas to the almighty.

Buck was born in Minneapolis. His family moved to Austin when he was 3 years old. He lived in Austin until age 6, at which time his family moved back to the Twin Cities area. When Buck was in high school, his father got a job in Danville, Ill., and moved the Buck family to Illinois.

Buck is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. After retiring from a career selling life and health insurance, he has gone on to pursue his love of writing in his retirement years. Buck pastors a nondenominational home fellowship in Freeport, Ill. He is a board member of the Freeport Christian High School Association, a nonprofit organization that is working to establish a Christian high school in Freeport. He is also a national board member of the Bible Sabbath Association. He and his wife, Emily, now reside in Freeport, Ill. They have two children and five grandchildren, all residing in northern Illinois.