Catherine Ann Russell

Catherine Ann Russell is a multiple-award-winning children’s book author and the founder of the Basketful Relief Project (BRP). She has published four children’s picture books and a five-book children’s Christian fantasy adventure series—The Pearls of Wisdom Series: Stories Inspired by a Biblical Proverb.

Catherine founded the Basketful Relief Project in 2019 to help address infant and child famine crises. Percent proceeds from the sale of each book directly support reputable organizations established to distribute food and medicine to children experiencing war, food scarcity, or catastrophe displacement.

Catherine lives in Lyons, Colorado, with her husband, Ed, and several farm animals, including two burros named Nikki and Norman.

To find out more about all of Catherine's books and the Basketful Relief Project (BRP), visit: catherineannrussell com.

Awards & Honors

Two-time Book Excellence Award Winner

Goodnight Reads All-Star Award Winner

The Independent Authors Network Book of the Year Awards Finalist

Two-time Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal Winner

Two-time Reader’s Favorite Silver Medal Winner

Two-time Readers' Favorite Honorary Mention

The Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist