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Kathy J. Perry

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Kathy J. Perry

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in Augusta, The United States
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Planting seeds for tomorrow's leaders, I hope my books will inspire kids and young adults to be confident and of excellent character.

Award-winning author:
Nibbler & Captain Make Peace - Bronze Award for children's fiction in 2019 with The Wishing Shelf. (From the Bandana Acres series)

Emeline -A Journey - Finalist Award in the young adult category from both The Wishing Shelf (2020) AND Book Excellence Awards, 2021.

Author & Speaker of stories for children and teens with compelling plots and memorable characters.

Emeline-A Journey, a young adult historical adventure and companion journal - My Journey (guided journal). Published 2nd edition, illustrated 8/1/23 under the title A Journey.

My Bandana Acres Journal (guided journal for ages 8-12).

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Kathy J. Perry I ask myself these questions: Who do I care about (in the story), what do they want, what do they dread, what will they suffer, and what will they lea…moreI ask myself these questions: Who do I care about (in the story), what do they want, what do they dread, what will they suffer, and what will they learn. That gets me going.(less)
Kathy J. Perry I'm reading young adult historical fiction books this summer, as well as middle grade, and chapter books - even a few picture books! …moreI'm reading young adult historical fiction books this summer, as well as middle grade, and chapter books - even a few picture books! (less)
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February, 2026 Author Update

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Whispers Across the Prairie

I’m so excited about this upcoming book. Here’s where we are so far:

Received comments from Erin Dionne, my editor. So very helpful!

Revised, Revised, Revised, revised, revised, revised…

Received a wonderful review and suggestions from a beta reader.

Revised, Revised, Revised, Revised…

Listening to the last draft. It’s amazing how my ears ca

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Feebs to the Rescue Rascal's Trip Nibbler & Captain Make Peace Hootin Goes Outside! Kit's New Home
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Sally Skunkskin by Kathy J. Perry
"Charming tale with a wonderful story starring a skunk constantly complains and criticizes. Sally has no friends, but soon learns how to actually be a friend to her forest neighbor.

Special kudos the the illustrator for the magical drawings that bring" Read more of this review »
Sally Skunkskin by Kathy J. Perry
"These are very cute books. Each one portrays an animal interacting with the other animals around it, and learning character lessons. One learns to be diligent, another to be thankful, and another to be humble. The pictures are delightful. Young child" Read more of this review »
Sally Skunkskin by Kathy J. Perry
"What a fun and refreshing book that teaches children in directly how to make friends despite their differences. To watch Sally Skunkskin grow from a grumbler to a grateful skunk that appreciates her friends makes this gem is one you’d want for your b" Read more of this review »
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Let's Go! Bible Adventures by Valerie Ellis
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This is an amazing resource for parents, grandparents, or caregivers of young children. Using silly questions like, "Did Jonah get rescued by a submarine?" Valerie immediately makes children the smart ones, who answer, "
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Beautifully illustrated, well-written, great message for young & old

I love this book and its message for all of us: be present in the here and now rather than lost in a screen. Be adventurous, use your imagination, and make in-person friends!
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The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon
The Outlaw Noble Salt
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Amy Harmon, armed with historical facts and a fantastic imagination, wrote this fictional story for one of the most beloved outlaws: Butch Cassidy.

Through the lens of descriptive settings, this author develops such deep and well-developed characters
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“Give yourself credit for trying.”
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