Carrying the torch
We write in the hope of creating a legacy, for a literary work is eternal. We are Catholic authors and illustrators helping other Catholic authors and illustrators.
Jean Schoonover-Egolf
A retired Internal Medicine physician with an artsy side, Dr. Egolf is the owner/founder of Perpetual Light Publishing as well as the creator of the award-winning Molly McBride series. She has illustrated and/or served as Art Director for over 60 published books and has extensive experience in curriculum design.
Maria “Mia” Shappert
Witty wordsmith Miss Maria Shappert is bringing the light with her delicious debut children's picture book Wendy’s Wacky Wardrobe. Everyone’s filling shopping bags to the brim with this little fashion fanatic’s tales of temperance. Super-cute story!
Amy Klein
“Art has always been my passion!” headlines Amy Klein Design Studios. The Colorado native illustrator of Wrinkles in my Socks, The Fastest Dinosaur, The Sporty Little Spider, and PLP’s forthcoming To Serve and Protect also works in toy design, live event painting, mural installation, fashion and textile design, street chalk art, cake decorating and more.
Erin Broestl
A former Foley artist, Mrs. Broestl is a homeschooling mother of eight children. With a background in both film and copyediting various publications, Erin is the author of the acclaimed children’s picture book God Made the Moonlight (2019) and was a co-founder of Perpetual Light Publishing.
Janeen Zaio
A retired homeschooling mom, Mrs. Zaio loves speaking about Christ’s Real Presence. Her adventure Middle Grade novel The Treasure With a Face helps children appreciate that although they don’t live in ancient Israel, they can still meet Jesus, alive in the Blessed Sacrament.
Cathy Gilmore
“Mrs. Virtue Lady” is an award-winning children’s author and ministry founder. Empowering children to grow strong in VIRTUE, her Tiny Virtue Heroes™️ books boast that virtue is the real super-power. Books 1, 3, and 5 are already hot-sellers; look for 2 and 4 in the series later this year!
Leslea Wahl
Catholic Teen Books author Leslea Wahl may be best known for her teen novels, but when inspired by her golden doodle Siena, she decided to try her hand at a children’s picture book. This sweet story about a pet’s love and devotion is brought to life by the beautiful illustrations of Amy Klein.