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CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
Angie Lucas
Little stories about big childhood challenges
Hi, I'm Angie! I write hopeful stories to help young readers navigate hard things—from grief and loss, to shame and embarrassment, to getting lost in a grocery store. I'm always looking for new ways to say, "You are not alone."
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My Books
a gentle story about getting lost & Found
Rafa and the Wrong Legs
Rafael is finally old enough to visit the supermarket without having to ride in the shopping cart. He promises Mama he will stay by her side, and for a while, he does…especially when tasting samples from the Cookie Man. But after a bouncing berry lures him away, Rafa wanders into a sea of unfamiliar legs. How will he find his way back to Mama? (Includes an important child-safety discussion guide at the back of the book.)
a story to help kids be more shame resilient
My Big, Embarrassing Elephant
Can we please talk about the elephant in the room? Maya and her family have a problem. They try ignoring it, dancing around it, even sweeping it under the rug. Yet the elephant in the room remains. And Maya is at her wit’s end figuring out how to hide it from everyone. Then a new friend moves in next door, and Maya begins wondering if there might be a better way to deal with the whole situation?
A story of healing and hope
My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon
My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss—or for those who need help relating to a grieving friend. Although it deals with a heavy topic, this book employs relatable characters, a light tone, touches of humor, and an overarching message of hope.
The original print run is sold out, but it will be available again in early September! Thanks to all who generously supported my Crowdfunder to keep the book in print. Questions? Reach out through my contact form.
MORE ABOUT ME
Angie Lucas
Angie Lucas used to edit magazines, compose ad copy, and ghostwrite articles for tech CEOs. Now she writes little stories about big childhood challenges. Through picture books about grief and loss, embarrassing family secrets, and getting lost in a grocery store, she hopes to spark essential conversations between kids and their caregivers. She also enjoys exploring word play, humor, and novel combinations of fact and fiction in her writing.
A lifelong language lover and unapologetic word nerd, Angie also loves yoga, freshly sharpened pencils, fresh mountain air, and volunteering in her faith community. The mother of one child through marriage, one through adoption, and one through birth, Angie lives with her precious patchwork family near Salt Lake City, Utah.
