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.
What One Book Most Inspired You as a Child? (And My Favorite Childhood Books)
I was recently asked this question: "What one book most inspired you as a child?" I thought back to all my favorite childhood books. The Trumpet of the Swan was the first book I remember falling in love with. It was the first book to make me realize I loved reading....
Happy National Poetry Month!
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? I didn't! But I'm so excited about it. I'm always meaning to incorporate more poetry into our days, and this is just the push I need. I've always loved poetry. I've been trying to write poems since I learned my letters (I...
These Three Little Books Turn Kids’ Problems Upside Down
When I first discovered the Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, I thought they were a hoot (pun intended). Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Little Pea offer a hilariously different perspective on the "problems" of childhood such as having to go to bed, clean your room,...
Best Picture Books for Fact-Loving Boys or Girls!
Do you have a child who can't get enough facts about animals or nature? That's my son. Getting him interested in reading a chapter book can be tricky, but he has a magnetic ability to find books with animal facts and pictures. These aren't always my favorite to read...
City of Ember Trumps Divergent for Young Readers: Here’s Why
Dystopian future novels have been very popular the last several years with the Hunger Games and Divergent among the front runners. These types of novels hold an immense appeal, yet I believe placing them in the hands of a child younger than high school (at least) is ill-advised. The mature themes and lack of a fully-resolved “happy ending” are things that younger readers are not ready to deal with with their limited more black-and-white worldview. Instead, consider The City of Ember…
Is Divergent Appropriate for Your Tween or Teen?
The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth is a thrilling narrative of a 16 year-old girl and her battle for self-identity. Told in a first-person present-tense voice, the character Beatrice Prior is reminiscent of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games. However, unlike...
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