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Joe Caruso
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Joe Caruso

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in Niagara Falls, The United States
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Children's, Christian

Member Since
September 2020


Joe Caruso is an award-winning author, with a passion for writing thought-provoking, inspirational children’s books.

"My goal is to create books that will inspire children to aim high. To see themselves as God sees them, full of potential, wonder and character."

Joe was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and moved with his mother and brother to the Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada, at the age of four. He married Heather, the love of his life and together they raised three incredible children. Joe is proud to say that he also has three super incredible grandchildren that he loves to bits.

Currently, Joe works as a teacher in St. Catharines, Ontario. When he’s not working or writing, Joe enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to ...more

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Joe Caruso Keep your eyes and ears open. Stories and ideas tend to come to you when you least expect them. You just need to be paying attention when they do. Wri…moreKeep your eyes and ears open. Stories and ideas tend to come to you when you least expect them. You just need to be paying attention when they do. Write them down even if they don't make a lot of sense. Let them simmer, forget about them, come back to them, add to them. Don't rush the process. It all starts with an idea.(less)
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What are you currently working on?
Joe Caruso I'm currently working on my second children's book titled, In the Image of God. It's a beautiful reminder that we are all made with God's identity ins…moreI'm currently working on my second children's book titled, In the Image of God. It's a beautiful reminder that we are all made with God's identity inside us. Coming out just in time for Christmas.

You are made to soar high, The sky is the limit.
No challenge or quest is too big with you in it.(less)
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“For you were made in the image of God.
In the image of God, you were made.”
― Joe Caruso, In the Image of God: A Story of Identity and Value
tags: children-s-ministry, childrens-book-quotes, childrens-books, christian, christian-quotes, christianity, god-quotes, in-god-s-image, inspirational, kids-books
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“You are made to soar high. The sky is the limit. No challenge or quest is too big with you in it.”
― Joe Caruso, In the Image of God: A Story of Identity and Value
tags: affirmation-quotes, affirmations, children-s-book-quotes, children-s-books, children-s-ministry, children-s-picture-book, children-s-poetry, inspirational-quotes, values-and-beliefs
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“A decision unmade is still a decision. It won't go away. Neither will problems or more options.”
― Emily Grabatin, Dare to Decide: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads
tags: decision-making, decision-quotes, decisions, discernment, indecision, waiting
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