Get ready for the second Shelter and Soar Giveaway! This time we want to help parents or grandparents with youngsters at home.
As the author of twenty-five children’s books, I know how important it is that young readers are able to soar to a distant time and place — while staying safe at home.
That’s why this time I am giving away books about Caroline, the character I created for American Girl. Three winners will each receive signed and personalized, softcover copies of Captain of the Ship and Facing the Enemy. Together, these two books contain the original six stories about Caroline.

The time to enter is now! Just leave a comment below by 11:59 PM (Central US time), this Wednesday, April 22, 2020. One entry per person, please.
The three randomly selected winners will be announced the next day here and on my Facebook Author Page.
Mr. Ernst and I planned these giveaways as a gesture of support for readers during such difficult days. Your enthusiastic response to the first one lifted our spirits tenfold. Be safe, and happy reading!
Tags: Caroline Abbott, Giveaway
April 21, 2020 at 10:25 am |
What a wonderful giveaway! I have 3 daughters who could share these books if I am a lucky winner. Thank you for the opportunity.
April 21, 2020 at 10:26 am |
Thanks for another offer. My Granddaughter Emma would love it!
April 21, 2020 at 10:27 am |
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Hope all are well and safe at your home.
April 21, 2020 at 10:27 am |
My niece loves American Girl stories. Thanks for the giveaway!
April 21, 2020 at 10:29 am |
Thank you for the chance to enter, my niece would love the books
April 21, 2020 at 10:31 am |
Thank you so much for this giveaway. My granddaughter, Trillium, would love these books. Staying in is hard, but you brighten my days.
April 21, 2020 at 10:32 am |
Thank you! Two of my granddaughters are staying with us for the next few months and they would love to read your books. The oldest has an American Girl doll.
April 21, 2020 at 10:32 am |
My grand daughters are readers who love their American Girl dolls. They would be thrilled to have these books. They have both seen my collection of your books and would be excited to ready something for them written by you!
April 21, 2020 at 10:38 am |
Thank you for a chance to win. My Granddaughters love reading the American Girl books.
April 21, 2020 at 10:45 am |
My children loved the American Girl stories and I’m excited to introduce them to my grandchildren.
April 21, 2020 at 10:46 am |
Caroline is our favorite American Girl. We love her story 🙂
April 21, 2020 at 10:51 am |
A wonderful idea. As the grandmother of 3 beautiful and strong little girls (and one more on the way) reading and sharing stories is one of our favorite activities together. Thank you!! (and please keep writing!)
April 21, 2020 at 10:52 am |
my granddaughter would be so excited to win copies of these stories – thanks for the chance to bring a sparkle in her eyes
April 21, 2020 at 11:19 am |
I grew up with American girl and Now I can share the experience with my daughter. She will love to win a copy of Caroline book.
April 21, 2020 at 11:26 am |
Your books are so special. It was such a pleasure to meet you in person.
April 21, 2020 at 11:27 am |
Thanks you for this wonderful give away. My grand daughters would love these books. 🙂
April 21, 2020 at 11:57 am |
What a lovely way to support extended families during this difficult time! I have two great-nieces who are my de facto granddaughters. They are 9 and 13, big readers, and love American Girl. Thank you for all you are doing to bring reading joy to all of us!
April 21, 2020 at 12:10 pm |
This is such a wonderful idea to share like this. I have three granddaughters and each of them love books and reading. Stay safe.
April 21, 2020 at 12:12 pm |
Daycare colored pictures and the senior center across the street posted them with a thank you sign and they also made hand prints on a sheet of paper with words of encouragement for everyone. Such a cool sight to see in such a tough time.
April 21, 2020 at 12:19 pm |
Thank you for the chance to enter. My family would love to add the books to our collection.
April 21, 2020 at 12:27 pm |
I love Caroline but regrettably never collected all the books before she was retired. Your AG books are always enjoyable and informative. Thank you for the giveaway!
April 21, 2020 at 12:48 pm |
Being able to lose oneself in a good book is an amazing gift. Thank you for sharing your gift with others.
April 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm |
Thank you so much for offering this giveaway!
April 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm |
would love to get one for my daughter, she might love it !
April 21, 2020 at 2:37 pm |
This is a wonderful idea to share great books with children and grandparents too.
April 21, 2020 at 2:52 pm |
My Hubby served with the US Coast Gurad and Sackets was a Home Port..We love to read the Caroline Stories to our GD.We met you @ the Tea party.
April 21, 2020 at 3:10 pm |
Would love to win these for my granddaughter, Maddie!
April 21, 2020 at 4:14 pm |
We have grandchildren who are reading/learning to read. These books would be great to add to their libraries.
April 21, 2020 at 4:30 pm |
Thank you for your generosity! My four daughters, and even my son, love to read these books.
Stay well!
April 21, 2020 at 5:01 pm |
I would love to give these to my young niece. She loves to be read to. It would be fun to get her a Caroline doll too. Thank you for these generous opportunity.
April 21, 2020 at 11:05 pm |
I love that both our daughter, now 33, and her two daughters, 7 and 2, love the Ameican Girl characters and stories. Thank you for writing more!
April 22, 2020 at 6:10 am |
What a wonderful addition for a child’s library. Thank you.
April 22, 2020 at 9:30 pm |
Would love to read these books to my granddaughter Amelia! Thank you Kathleen!!
April 23, 2020 at 10:20 am |
What a fantastic giveaway! We would love to add these books to our family library.
April 24, 2020 at 9:12 am |
Kathleen is an inspiring Author. I was planning to give The Captain of the Ship to my Granddaughter, Trinity, in May. She loves to read!