Conservative Voices Unite to Restore American Pride in Children

Dr. Ben Carson, Kirk Cameron, and Riley Gaines team up to teach kids the true history of the United States.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:09pm

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Three prominent conservative voices - Dr. Ben Carson, Kirk Cameron, and Riley Gaines - are joining forces in 2026 around a mission to ensure American children grow up knowing the truth about the country they call home. Alarmed by declining patriotism among younger generations and poor performance in U.S. history education, the trio is partnering with BRAVE Books to publish a collection of children's books that celebrate America's achievements and counter the narrative that the country is fundamentally flawed.

Why it matters

The organizers believe that a deliberate effort is underway to erase America's history and instill shame about the country in the minds of young people. They argue this threatens to undermine the next generation's appreciation for the nation's founding principles and values. By reaching children early with an alternative, patriotic perspective, the goal is to reverse the trend of declining pride in America.

The details

The "America Wins Bundle" from BRAVE Books will feature three new titles - Carson's "Built on Faith", Cameron's "Built by the Brave", and Gaines' "1, 2, 3 We Are Free" - that aim to teach children the true story of America's history and founding. The organizers believe this is a necessary counterweight to what they see as a deliberate effort to vilify the country's founders and instill shame about America's past.

  • The "America Wins Bundle" is scheduled for release in 2026 to coincide with the United States' 250th birthday.
  • A June 2025 Gallup poll found that only 41% of Gen Z adults say they are proud to be American, the lowest of any generation.

The players

Dr. Ben Carson

A former neurosurgeon, presidential cabinet member, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, who grew up in poverty in Detroit and credits the true story of America with saving his life.

Kirk Cameron

A Hollywood actor and producer who has seen firsthand how cultural narratives are manufactured, and believes the American people are not being accurately portrayed to their own children.

Riley Gaines

A college swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male and denied a trophy, and has seen the effects of anti-American sentiment on college campuses.

BRAVE Books

A Texas-based, faith-focused children's publisher that is serving as the vehicle for the trio's mission, with the "America Wins Bundle" as its most ambitious project to date.

Trent Talbot

The founder and CEO of BRAVE Books, who describes the "America Wins Bundle" as the most important project the publisher has ever undertaken.

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What they’re saying

“Every movement that has sought to destroy a nation has followed the same playbook: before you can transform a country, you have to erase its memory. You strip the children of their history, you teach them to despise their own country, and then you offer them your replacement. Such a movement is taking root in America today. It is not an accident. It is a strategy.”

— Dr. Ben Carson

“I have traveled this country from coast to coast, and I can tell you, the American people are not what they are being told they are. They are generous, faithful, hardworking, and they love this country. The problem is nobody is telling that story to their kids. We are.”

— Kirk Cameron

“A generation that does not know its own history cannot defend its own freedom. I have seen it firsthand on college campuses across this country. Kids who have been fed nothing but shame about America since before they could think for themselves. By the time they get to college it is already too late. We have to reach them young and we have to reach them with the truth.”

— Riley Gaines

What’s next

The "America Wins Bundle" from BRAVE Books, featuring books by Dr. Ben Carson, Kirk Cameron, and Riley Gaines, is scheduled for release in 2026 to coincide with the United States' 250th birthday.

The takeaway

This initiative by prominent conservative voices aims to counter the narrative that America's history and founding principles are fundamentally flawed, and instead instill a sense of pride and appreciation for the country's achievements in the next generation. By reaching children early with an alternative perspective, the organizers hope to reverse the trend of declining patriotism among younger Americans.