Donna Chisum

Hello! I've been writing since I was old enough to hold a pencil, and becoming a published children's book author is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. In addition to writing for children, I also create greeting cards with my original poetry.

I'm excited to say that Grayface & Wigglebutt is an award winner! It has received a Certificate of Excellence in Children's Literature Purple Dragonfly Book Award, and it's a 2025 International Impact Book Award Winner. I'm a late bloomer so this recognition is especially sweet.

The launch date for my third book, The Lonely Rainbow, is September 16, 2025. This is a story about the unlikely camaraderie between Violet the rainbow and a young girl named Layla, reminding young readers that after storm comes a rainbow of hope.