Claudia Cangilla McAdam
Claudia Cangilla McAdam is a Catholic, award-winning author of books for children and teens. She has an undergraduate degree in English, is a graduate of the Denver Catholic Biblical School, and obtained her master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute in Denver. She has authored two dozen books, and her faith-based titles explore the virtues, build character, and deepen faith. Her most recent title is The Christmas Light (Sophia Institute Press), a read-aloud picture book story in which children can imagine what it might have been like to be the daughter of the Bethlehem innkeeper. She offers free resource material for her books, including extensive Discussion and Activities Guides, available by request at her website. Each year she shares her work with students via in-person and online school visits, where she invites youth to learn, love, and live their Catholic faith. You can find out more about her and her books at www.ClaudiaMcAdam.com.
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