Meet Joanney Uthe: Author, Storyteller, and Advocate for Quality Children’s Literature

Joanney Uthe is a Texas-based author with a deep love for storytelling, family, and faith. A devoted Christian, mother, and caregiver, Joanney shares her home with her sister and her beloved dog, Jacques. Her passion for books and writing has been a lifelong journey that began in her childhood.

As a mother, Joanney cherished reading to her two sons, exploring both her favorite childhood books and discovering new ones together. Her creative imagination and storytelling talent captivated her boys, sparking a family tradition of shared stories.

Joanney’s own love for reading began at an early age, consuming any book she could find. By third grade, she was writing poetry, and her early work was published in her high school newspaper, with one poem recognized as one of the “Best of Iowa High School Newspapers.”

Her growth as a writer flourished through years of participation in Christian Author, Christian Publishers, Christian Writer | FaithWriters ’s weekly Writing Challenge, where she penned devotionals and short stories. A shorter version of her children’s book “It Is Impossible” was originally written for this challenge under the topic “Impossible.”

Joanney’s experience working in elementary education further deepened her love for children’s literature. Helping students become better readers reinforced her belief in the need for high-quality children’s books with affirmative, inspiring messages. Her love for both children and writing fuels her mission to create meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

Joanney considers her writing a God-given talent and is committed to using it to inspire and uplift readers, bringing glory to God in all she creates, whether within or outside of the Christian genre.