Kathy J Perry writes character-building books for children and teens. 

Building Character Through Story

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Early Reader Chapter Books (ages 5-8+)

Fun, animal adventures. Easy-to-read font, a glossary, questions to ponder, and more.

Bandana Acres Buddies - main characters from the Bandana Acres series
Bandana Acres
The baby opossums from the Oakwoods series, Pip O'Possum
Oakwoods

Middle Grade & YA Historical Fiction

Tweens & Teens (ages 10-16+)

Emeline might have been friends with Laura Ingalls.

The Allure of the Frontier - the historical fiction series: Emeline
Emeline series
Emeline O'Connor - of the Emeline series of historical fiction

Journals

Who are YOU? Write about it. Or doodle.

Full-color, illustrated, 160 pages

My Bandana Acres Journal (ages 8-12)

My Journey (ages 12 - Adult)

girl writing in her journal outside, seated on a rock
Guided Journals
Kathy J Perry image at school visit

Author Visits

Small groups or large. In-person or virtual. She loves visiting schools!

Author Visits

Meet the author…

Kathy J Perry bio headshot

Kathy J Perry is a dedicated author with fourteen published books to her name, many of them award-winning.

She writes good, clean books for children and teens that build character and impart valuable lessons. A former teacher, she’s passionate about helping children transition seamlessly from picture books to chapter books, fostering a love for reading along the way.

Her stories are engaging and embody Christian values. She strives to nurture young minds and create meaningful stories that resonate with readers.

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October, 2025 Author Update
October, 2025 Author Update

Had a great day at the Kansas Book Festival on September 21st. I hope I am invited next year, too. Here’s a little news video taken then. I’m only in it for a second, but, hey, I’m thankful for this opportunity. The weather remained mild and everyone enjoyed a great day.

JPC Allen, Author & Writing Coach for Young & Old
JPC Allen, Author & Writing Coach for Young & Old

If you are a parent, grandparent, or teacher of children or teens who love to read or write, you MUST visit HERE. Discover for yourself the depths of knowledge available to you and yours. She even has workshops!