Hi! I’m Carolyn. If you’re like me, you want to give your child the best books, books that will inspire laughter and touch their hearts.
But not every kid is the same, and you don’t have time to read all the books.
That’s why I’m here to help you find the right book for your child.
I’m also an author myself! You can learn more about my books at my Author Site.
Beneath the Swirling Sky is the award-winning first book of The Restorationists, a series about friendship, calling, and the power of art.
Book three, Beyond the Far Horizon, releases September 9, 2025 from Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Starting a Church Children’s Library
I recently volunteered to restart our church's children's library, and I thought y'all might be interested in the process. After all, when I went looking for resources on how to start a church library, I found very little. And even if you could never see yourself as a...
The Song of the Stone Tiger
I've been waiting for this book to come out for a LOOOOONNGGG time! You see, I first read it in 2021 when my friend Glenn McCarty and I exchanged manuscripts for feedback. I sent him Beneath the Swirling Sky (which was published in 2023). He sent me The Song of the...
Beyond the Far Horizon
I’m thrilled to introduce the finale of my Restorationists trilogy, Beyond the Far Horizon!
The Dream Keeper Saga
The Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler is an adventurous middle grade fantasy series with clear Christian themes.
The King’s Cadets and Little Joe
If I had to describe The King’s Cadets and Little Joe in one word it would be delight. This short chapter book invites early readers to enter the world of Little Pilgrim’s Progress, which has been so delightful brought to life by Joe Sutphin.
Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton
Even though it begins on an island of trash, Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton is a hopeful story about memory, family and friends.
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