Mrs. Dona Plewis

Children’s & Young Adult Author | Storyteller | Faith & Family Encourager

Dona Plewis is a Canadian author and storyteller who writes imaginative, heart-centered stories for children and young adults—stories that help readers grow in character, courage, and compassion.

Her books range from engaging picture books (ages 4-12) to thought-provoking young adult fiction (ages 14+), including her dystopian novel Flagged, where themes of identity, truth, and courage are explored in a high-stakes futuristic world. Across all her writing, Dona weaves meaningful life lessons with compelling storytelling that resonates across generations.

Through her stories, she explores themes such as honesty, emotional resilience, identity, kindness, responsibility, forgiveness, and faith-based values. Whether helping a child navigate big emotions or inviting a teen to question the world around them, her writing encourages readers to think deeply, stand firm in truth, and grow with confidence.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, Dona draws inspiration from real family experiences and the real-world challenges children and teens face today. Her goal is to create books that feel safe, uplifting, and grounded in truth—while still being engaging enough to be read again and again.

Parents, educators, and teen readers who value character-driven stories, wholesome storytelling, and meaningful reading experiences will find encouragement in her work.

Dona writes with one guiding belief:

The stories we tell our children today help shape who they become tomorrow—and the stories they hold onto as teens shape who they become for life.