1229 ratings | 799 reviews | avg rating:4.48

more photos (3)

Carole P. Roman’s Followers (2,198)

Carole’s Bookshelves

to-read (0)
currently-reading (0)
read (1343)
did-not-finish (0)
usa-challenge (0)

Carole’s Friends (1,667)

Teresa Lavender

64,849 books | 638 friends

Carmel Hanes

1,170 books | 179 friends

Margo Jantzi

10,942 books | 965 friends

Debbie Blake

136 books | 1,059 friends

S.M. Dapelo

1,826 books | 930 friends

M.J. Finley

728 books | 33 friends

BookishCorgi

9,324 books | 2,692 friends

Frederick Rotzien

168,317 books | 4,032 friends

More friends…

Carole P. Roman

Goodreads Author

Born

Brooklyn, The United States

Website

http://caroleproman.com

Twitter

caroleproman

Genre

Children's, Historical Fiction, Thriller

Influences

My husband, my parents, my children and grandchildren

Member Since

August 2012

edit data

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly. She's been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren and a new joke book called The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 8 ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Carole P. Roman questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Carole P. Roman’s books

Average rating: 4.49 · 4,067 ratings · 2,239 reviews · 69 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! 4.18 avg rating — 746 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life - A Captain No Beard Story 4.51 avg rating — 149 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents: A World War II Book for Kids 4.19 avg rating — 117 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author), Mateya Arkova (Illustrations) 4.65 avg rating — 99 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World 4.61 avg rating — 82 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You Were Me and Lived in... South Korea: An Introduction to Learning about Other Cultures 4.47 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2013 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pepper Parrot's Problem with Patience (Captain No Beard, #2) 4.53 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mindfulness for Kids: 30 Fun Activities to Stay Calm, Happy, and In Control by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author), J. Robin Albertson-Wren 4.07 avg rating — 81 ratings — published 2018 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You Were Me and Lived In...Ancient Greece by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author), Mateya Arkova (Illustrations) 4.43 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rocket-Bye by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author), Mateya Arkova (Illustrations) 4.66 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2016 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Carole P. Roman…

714 posts
Carole P. Roman's Blog

Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex By Carole P. Roman | Book Teaser

https://www.amazon.com/Grady-Whill-Te...

View more on Carole P. Roman's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on September 08, 2022 09:53

View all 714 posts »

Series by Carole P. Roman

If You Were Me and Lived in… cultural series (22 books)
by

Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author)

4.61 avg rating — 1,198 ratings

Captain No Beard (10 books)
by

Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author)

4.56 avg rating — 667 ratings

If You Were Me and Lived in… historical series (10 books)
by

Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author),

Silvia Brunetti (Illustrations)

4.57 avg rating — 546 ratings

Oh Susannah (2 books)
by

Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author),

Mateya Arkova

4.71 avg rating — 113 ratings

rss
Carole’s Recent Updates

Carole P. Roman finished reading We All Live Here: A Novel by Jojo Moyes (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Fiction	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 13, 2026 09:33AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carole P. Roman made a comment in the group Indie Authors Monthly Magazine For Authors and Readers — Is your inbox filled with promises to sell your books? topic " I think Zon blocks a lot of reviews. I've seen them not publish some of mine and I always buy the books. ...more "
Apr 07, 2026 05:53AM
Carole P. Roman made a comment in the group Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie — Authors beware topic " Check out Anita Dickason's article about the scammers. https://mysteryreviewcrew.com/autopsy... ...more "
Mar 23, 2026 05:52AM
Carole P. Roman made a comment in the group Indie Authors Monthly Magazine For Authors and Readers — Authors beware topic " Great article, Anita! The hooks are so enticing. I'm glad you investigated it. Thanks for doing the legwork! ...more "
Mar 23, 2026 05:49AM
Carole P. Roman has read There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Mar 10, 2026 04:13AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carole P. Roman liked Dawn Thomas's review of Pokergeist: "Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash 267 Pages Publisher: Chelshire Inc., AuthorBuzz Release Date: July 18, 2015 Fiction, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Ghosts, Poker, Mystery, Thriller Clutch Henderson lived to play power. His goal in life was to win the annual internat" Read more of this review »
Feb 11, 2026 08:15AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carole P. Roman liked S.B. (Beauty in Ruins)'s review of Brood X: "An apocalyptic nightmare of one family's struggle for survival, Brood X (A Firsthand Account of the Great Cicada Invasion) is a tightly plotted, dramatic tale that makes the most of its found footage approach. Michael Phillip Cash has taken a bit of " Read more of this review »
Feb 11, 2026 08:14AM · see review
Carole P. Roman liked james adams's review of Brood X: "Nice little yarn We used to read a lot of horror, but the current offerings lack the simplicity of those published in the 80s. This one's the exception. It's a nice little tale hat can easily be read in a single sitting. The characters are nicely devel" Read more of this review »
Feb 11, 2026 08:14AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Brood X by Michael Phillip Cash. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Brood X by Michael Phillip Cash <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carole P. Roman rated a book it was amazing If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2026 07:13AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico by Carole P. Roman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico by Carole P. Roman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carole P. Roman rated a book it was amazing Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents: A World War II Book for Kids (Spies in History for Kids) by Carole P. Roman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2026 07:13AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents by Carole P. Roman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents by Carole P. Roman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Carole's books…

Quotes by Carole P. Roman (?)

“When do you stop at green and go at red? When you’re eating a watermelon.”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

4 likes

“Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he always has a great fall.”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

1 likes

“What word is always spelled wrong in the dictionary? Wrong.”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

1 likes

See all Carole P. Roman's quotes »

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
Bookworm Bitches : 2015: Covers of the Rainbow Challenge	43	236	Oct 12, 2015 04:31PM
Sarah Noffke Fan ...: Self Publishing	11	37	Oct 03, 2016 09:08PM
Support for Indie...: Getting a book to sell?	48	223	Jan 09, 2017 06:54AM
Navigating Indiew...: NEW Book Marketing Book	6	24	May 22, 2019 08:51AM

More…

Carole’s Quotes

“To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is better.”
― Victor Hugo

2714 likes

“Sales are proof that somebody is reading.”
― Jessica Hernandez

3 likes

“When do you stop at green and go at red? When you’re eating a watermelon.”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

4 likes

“barbershop?”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

1 likes

“What word is always spelled wrong in the dictionary? Wrong.”
― Carole P. Roman, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes!

1 likes

More of Carole’s quotes…

Carole’s Friend Comments

Comments (showing 1-8) post a comment »

date

newest »

message 8: by Carole

Oct 11, 2018 08:50AM

Shanna wrote: "Hi Carole!
I just wanted to make sure you got the email I sent you yesterday!
Thanks so much,
Shanna"
Hi Shanna,

Got it. My assistant is out today- so it will be done before Monday of next week. ;)

reply | flag

message 7: by Shanna

Oct 11, 2018 08:40AM

Hi Carole!
I just wanted to make sure you got the email I sent you yesterday!
Thanks so much,
Shanna

reply | flag

message 6: by Graeme

Oct 18, 2017 02:56PM

Hi Carole, thanks for the friend invite. Pleased to meet you. Cheers Graeme

reply | flag

message 5: by Carole

Jul 01, 2017 04:29PM

David wrote: "Carole,

thank you so much for your kind words! Just being read by you, let alone being rated highly, means a lot to me, and I appreciate it.

Dave"
Just saw this- I'm finally exploring Goodreads. My pleasure David. I enjoyed the book!!

reply | flag

message 4: by David

Jun 22, 2017 12:48PM

Carole,

thank you so much for your kind words! Just being read by you, let alone being rated highly, means a lot to me, and I appreciate it.

Dave

reply | flag

message 3: by Carole

Nov 04, 2016 03:24PM

Tegan Mae (The Rowdy Librarian) wrote: "Hi Carole! Thank you for the friendvite! Looking forward to talking books!"

Me too!!

reply | flag

message 2: by Tegan

Nov 03, 2016 06:40AM

Hi Carole! Thank you for the friendvite! Looking forward to talking books!

reply | flag

message 1: by Madly Jane

Jul 05, 2014 08:27AM

Thanks for the recommendation. Margaret Pole is probably my favorite of all the characters of that time period.

reply | flag

Carole P. Roman’s Followers (2,198)

Add New
Videos

Carole’s Bookshelves

Carole’s Friends (1,667)

Carole P. Roman

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Carole P. Roman’s books

714 posts
Carole P. Roman's Blog

Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex By Carole P. Roman | Book Teaser

Series by Carole P. Roman

rss
Carole’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

See a Problem?

Preview — There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward

See a Problem?

Preview — Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash

See a Problem?

Preview — Brood X by Michael Phillip Cash

See a Problem?

Preview — If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico by Carole P. Roman

See a Problem?

Preview — Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents by Carole P. Roman

Topics Mentioning This Author

Carole’s Quotes

recent posts
Carole’s Groups

Carole’s Friend Comments

Carole P. Roman’s Followers (2,198)

Carole P. Roman

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssCarole’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

See a Problem?

Preview — There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish by Jennifer Ward

See a Problem?

Preview — Pokergeist by Michael Phillip Cash

See a Problem?

Preview — Brood X by Michael Phillip Cash

See a Problem?

Preview — If You Were Me and Lived in... Mexico by Carole P. Roman

See a Problem?

Preview — Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents by Carole P. Roman

Topics Mentioning This Author

rss
Carole’s Recent Updates