BRAVE Books

What BRAVE Books does

BRAVE Books, LLC is a Texas-based, privately held children's media company that publishes faith-based and patriotic books for children ages 0–12 and operates the ad-free BRAVE+ streaming platform. The company distributes exclusively through a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront (bravebooks.us), shipping domestically from a Conroe, Texas warehouse, with corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. Its product portfolio centers on a 150+ title catalog including the Freedom Island series (50+ interconnected books across five planned sagas featuring Team BRAVE characters), board books, hardcover titles, plush merchandise, conversation and scripture cards, a board game, and themed bundles (e.g., America Wins, Saving Easter).

The company monetizes through three primary revenue streams: one-time book and bundle sales priced from $11.99 to $177.60; recurring subscriptions including the monthly BRAVE Book Club ($16.99–$18.99/month) and quarterly BRAVE Box ($175 per box); and access to the BRAVE+ streaming platform, which is bundled with the Book Club and also available standalone. Its go-to-market is built around celebrity-author partnerships — most notably Kirk Cameron, Dr. Ben Carson, Riley Gaines, and Bethany Hamilton — who serve simultaneously as co-authors and brand ambassadors driving direct traffic. Marketing is concentrated in paid social (Meta, YouTube, TikTok), email capture with first-order discounts, and earned media via faith-based outlets. The company does not currently ship internationally, sell through Amazon or physical retail, or have any disclosed external funding; ownership and management beyond Director of Operations Walker Jester is not publicly identified.

Name

BRAVE Books

Legal name

Brave Books, LLC

Website

https://bravebooks.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRAVE Books is a Texas-based, faith-based children's publisher and streaming platform operator that sells books, subscriptions, plush toys, and ad-free video content directly to U.S. families through a Shopify storefront and celebrity-author partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Christian Publishing & Media

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Retailers and News Dealers (4592)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Subscription & Book Club Publishing (MPAJAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Picture Book Publishing (MPAJAFAA), Children’s Nonfiction Publishing (MPAJAFAE), Library, Reading Motivation & Independent Reading Programs (EDAMAJAO)

Keywords

• Children's book publishing
• Faith-based children's media
• Book subscription boxes
• Children's streaming service
• Family entertainment products

Headquarters

HQ city

Conroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Book Sales: One-time purchases of individual books ranging from $11.99 to $25.00. Products include board books, picture books, and hardcover editions. Authors include Kirk Cameron, Dr. Ben Carson, Riley Gaines, Bethany Hamilton, Kevin Sorbo, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Andrew Camarata, and others. Books often include discussion questions, games, and activities.
2. BRAVE Book Club Subscription: Monthly subscription delivering one new faith-based book per month with access to the BRAVE+ streaming platform. Monthly plan at $18.99/month (save 18%); Annual plan at $16.99/month billed annually (save 26%). First order includes starter kit with Welcome Package (map, stickers, parent guide, audio card) valued at up to $148 free. Annual subscribers receive surprise bonus book.
3. BRAVE Box Subscription: Quarterly subscription delivering 10 books per quarter along with games, activities, puzzles, stickers, posters, and other merchandise. Priced at $175 per box ($249.99 retail value) with over $70 savings when subscribing. Follows the Freedom Island book series across multiple sagas.
4. Bundle and Product Sales: Curated bundles including themed products (America Wins Bundle at $177.60, Brand New BRAVE Books Bundle from $59.97, Saving Easter Bundle at $59.99, Kirk Cameron Best-Seller Bundle at $34.99). Bundles include books plus complementary products like plush toys, puzzles, blankets, and activity materials.
5. Plushes and Merchandise: Licensed character plush toys (Iggy, Ronnie Easter Bunny, Sunder Plush, Dino Plush) and other merchandise items sold individually. Complementary products designed to pair with book purchases and enhance the reading experience.
6. BRAVE+ Streaming Access: Streaming platform access included free with Book Club subscription ($9.99/mo standalone value). The platform provides ad-free children's content including original shows, author read-alouds, and animated adaptations. Standalone subscription available separately from book purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BRAVE Books is a children's publishing and media company that creates and sells faith-based books, themed bundles, plush toys, conversation cards, and games through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site. The company operates two recurring subscription programs — the monthly BRAVE Book Club and the quarterly BRAVE Box — and runs BRAVE+, an ad-free streaming platform that distributes the company's own animated and live-action children's content centered on its proprietary "Freedom Island" character universe.

Product overview

BRAVE Books is a faith- and values-based children's publishing company offering a multi-product ecosystem centered around its core book publishing business and the BRAVE+ streaming platform. The product portfolio includes the BRAVE Book Club (monthly subscription) and BRAVE Box Subscription (quarterly box with 10 books), which deliver books from the Freedom Island Series—a 50+ book interconnected series across 5 sagas featuring Team BRAVE heroes. Standalone products include board books, bundled author collections, seasonal bundles (Easter, America Wins 250th Anniversary), card games (Freedom Island Conversation Cards, BRAVE Blessings), and the BRAVE Puzzle Adventure Game. The company partners with notable authors including Kirk Cameron, Bethany Hamilton, Riley Gaines, Dr. Ben Carson, Kevin Sorbo, and Leigh-Allyn Baker. BRAVE+ provides ad-free streaming of children's content including animated shows and author read-alouds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freedom Island: A series of interconnected books set in a fictional world where Team BRAVE characters go on faith-filled adventures.
• BRAVE+ (BRAVE Plus)

Products and services

• BRAVE Book Club Monthly subscription that delivers a curated, age-appropriate BRAVE Book to subscribing families each month, designed to build a values-aligned home library over time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 250,000+ families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Ben CarsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ben Carson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, co-authored 'Built on Faith' with BRAVE Books. The book teaches children about America's founding through the lens of faith and features Liberty the eagle as a guide through historical stories. The partnership is part of the America 250th Anniversary collection celebrating America's Sesquicentennial.
• Kirk CameroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirk Cameron, former 'Growing Pains' star turned conservative advocate, has authored multiple books with BRAVE Books including 'Built by the Brave,' 'Brave as a Lion,' 'As You Grow,' 'The Fox, the Fair, and the Invention Scare,' and 'Born to be BRAVE.' Kirk Cameron serves as a key brand ambassador and frequently appears in promotional materials. His books teach bravery, faith, and American values to children.
• Riley GainescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiley Gaines, women's rights activist and 12-time All-American swimmer, co-authored '1, 2, 3, We Are Free!' with BRAVE Books as part of the America 250th Anniversary collection. The board book teaches toddlers to count blessings in America and celebrates American freedom. Gaines is also author of 'Swimming Against the Current' and 'Happy No Snakes Day.'
• Bethany HamiltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton co-authored 'Surfing Past Fear' with BRAVE Books. The book teaches children to overcome fears through the story of Olivia the otter who returns to surfing after breaking her arm. The partnership aligns Hamilton's personal story of perseverance with BRAVE Books' values of courage and faith.
• Kevin SorbominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActor Kevin Sorbo (known for 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys') has authored books with BRAVE Books including 'The Test of Lionhood' and 'The Bear Essentials of Fatherhood' in the Freedom Island series.
• Leigh-Allyn BakerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActress Leigh-Allyn Baker (known for 'Good Luck Charlie') has authored books with BRAVE Books including 'One Small Little Voice' in the Freedom Island series.
• Andrew CamarataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouTube content creator Andrew Camarata, known for his waterfall cabin building videos and construction content, co-authored 'Worth the Work' with BRAVE Books. The book teaches children about hard work and perseverance through a father-son cabin building story. Includes a 3D printed cabin giveaway promotion.
• Melissa DoughertyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa Dougherty co-authored 'The Day That Made the Way' with BRAVE Books. This Easter-themed book is a powerful allegory about sin, rescue, and the moment everything changed. Also featured in the Saving Easter Bundle and Brand New BRAVE Books Bundle.
• Scott DeshieldsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor Scott Deshields co-authored 'Boom! Pow! I'm Braver Now!' with BRAVE Books. The book follows Jax DeSparks who learns about bravery after his invention fails spectacularly, teaching children that failure is part of the process.
• Buddy BrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor Buddy Brown co-authored 'Ain't No Wifi in the Woods' with BRAVE Books. The book teaches children about unplugging from technology and finding adventure in nature.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CrateJoy: Subscription-box marketplace hosting hundreds of niche subscription boxes including kids' book clubs. BRAVE Box competes with the wide range of subscription offerings aggregated on CrateJoy's platform.

Broad incumbents

• Scholastic: Largest children's book publisher with subscription book clubs operating in schools and homes for decades. Most comparable on subscription book-club mechanics and children's publishing scale, though secular and distribution-led.
• Tyndale House Publishers: Major Christian book publisher with children's and adult imprints. Comparable on faith-based publishing mission and book-plus-ancillary ecosystem, though Tyndale is much larger and operates through wholesale distribution.
• Focus on the Family / Adventures in Odyssey: Established Christian media organization producing Adventures in Odyssey audio drama and other faith-based children's content. Highly comparable mission and audience (faith-conscious families) though much larger and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• KiwiCo: Multi-line subscription box service for kids spanning STEM, art, and reading. Comparable on the kids-subscription DTC model with diversified product lines and age-tiered offerings.
• Highlights for Children: Long-established children's book subscription and activity club with multi-decade brand recognition. Highly comparable to BRAVE Books' Book Club model, though Highlights is secular and mainstream rather than faith-based.
• Bookroo: Subscription box service delivering curated children's books monthly. Same direct-to-consumer subscription book-club model as BRAVE Book Club, with comparable age range and bundling approach.
• Lovevery: Premium subscription box for early-childhood developmental toys and books. Comparable on subscription model, DTC e-commerce, and parent-targeted educational positioning, though Lovevery is secular and focused on ages 0-4.
• VeggieTales / Big Idea Entertainment: Faith-based children's animated series and brand producing values-driven content for kids. Highly comparable in mission (Christian values, ad-safe kids content) and adjacent in format (animated shows + merchandise).

Regional players

• Abeka: Christian curriculum publisher producing textbooks, workbooks, and educational materials primarily for homeschool and Christian schools. Comparable on faith-based family mission and book-driven model, though focused on curriculum rather than entertainment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BraveBooksUS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bravebooks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bravebooks
• Instagraminstagram.com/bravebooks
• Facebookfacebook.com/BraveBooksUS

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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