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Placing a book into the hands of a grieving child lets them see how children cope with grief and secondary losses and respond to difficult life events.
Stories provide a non-threatening template that a reader can accept, reject, or adapt for their own grief and faith journey.
Helping Children understand grief through christian fiction
Most people don't know how or why we should encourage healthy grief in children.
Stories are a non-threatening way to shape, support, and provide ideas on how to grieve in a healthy way.
Jar of Tears: Moms Aren't Supposed to Die is an award-winning Christian middle-grade novel for readers 8-14. (and beyond) It gently explores the grief experienced after the death of a parent while offering hope through faith, family, and God's love. Teachers, homeschool families, church libraries, and parents have found it to be a valuable conversation starter about loss and healing.
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Private Book Launch Party
April 6, 2024
Finishing my book about childhood grief, told within a Christian story, made me want to celebrate! We invited some close friends and family to celebrate the completion of my Bucket List item.
"I was nine-years old when my mother died. The pain was so great, I thought I'd die of a broken heart. But God had other plans."
- Kathleen Templeton
An Author Who Understands The Pain Of Loss
Kathleen Templeton is a “realistic fiction” author and teacher, dedicated to helping young middle grade readers navigate the complexities of grief and loss. Through her relatable characters and faith-based approach, she offers solace and guidance to those seeking empathy and support in their time of need.
Kathleen combines her personal experience of losing her mother at a young age with a candid Christian perspective on loss and grief, and her teaching experience, to create stories that guide children towards hope.
Through her heartfelt narratives, she empowers young readers with vital coping strategies, helping them to navigate their emotions while navigating life’s biggest challenges.
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