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 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 two, Between Flowers and Bones, releases September 10, 2024 from Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Best Summer Reading Programs, Contests, and Challenges 2019
I love summer reading programs, especially those that reward a child with a new book! I still have most of the books that belonged to me as a child, and they'll always hold a special place in my heart. These are some of the best summer reading programs 2019 has to...
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
When my 13-year-old daughter read Front Desk by Kelly Yang twice in a row and told me I had to read it, I should have picked it up right away. But I forgot about it. Thankfully I remembered again when it won the Asian Pacific American Award for Children's Literature....
All About Noah Green Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet
As you may know, my first book, Noah Green Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet, came out last month (March 2019). And, no, I'm not going to "review" my own book. But I would like to introduce you to it!( Let's start with a pop quiz. Is Noah Green... a 600-year...
The Lost Girl–Why We’re Stronger Together
There are a few favorite authors whose book I will preorder without even knowing the story. Anne Ursu has become one of those authors for me. I finished her new book, The Lost Girl, within a few days of receiving it. And, no surprise, it was beautiful. The Story Iris...
Nurture Your Child’s Love of Music with these Picture Books
If you ask my kids what sports they play, they're likely to reply, "piano." If music is important to your family too, you'll want to nurture your child's love of music with these picture books. Here are some of my favorites. Fiction Picture Books About Music Zin, Zin,...
You Go First: Virtual vs Real Friends
You Go First is an endearing story of friendship from Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winning book Hello, Universe (which I haven't read yet). What appears to be a story about online friends ends up showing real-life friends are the most worthwhile....
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