Award-winning Author
Caroline Crocker
My Heritage
I’m an immigrant born to an immigrant and on for generations. That wanderlust rubbed off. My parents moved from the Netherlands to Canada while Mom was pregnant with me. I’ve lived in Canada, Iowa, England, California, Texas, and Virginia.
My Career
My career has been equally varied. I trained as a scientist in microbiology and immunology and worked in medical research before teaching cell biology, microbiology, and other subjects. I also founded a nonprofit, helped start a technology company, tutored, and worked in communications.
My Fun
And now? I’m doing what I love: enjoying my eight grandchildren, gardening, speaking, and writing books—adult books, big kid books, little kid books, and even a book on doing microbiology in your kitchen. Truth that reads like fiction.
Caroline Crocker, MSc, PhD
Published Books
Published Articles
Happy Readers (a guess)
My Books
Brave Face
Fear chased her. Courage carried her.
A historical and true tale about an irrepressible child who grew up during World War II. This award-winning, five-star book will move you to laughter and tears as it explores themes of discrimination, poverty, immigration, and the importance of maintaining a brave face.
Unforgivable
Abused, abandoned, unloved. But not undone.
The true story of a part-Jewish boy who struggles with a lack of familial comforts, maltreatment, exploitation, and bereavement while living through and in the aftermath of World War II. (Chapter 1 won first place in its category in the 2024 VA Writers’ Club Gold Nib Award contest.)
The ‘My Everyday’ Series
She’s sweet. She’s stubborn. She’s always up to something.
Follow Ireentje, a Dutch immigrant to Canada, with big ideas and even bigger adventures, as she stumbles, schemes, and giggles her way through the marvels and mayhem of everyday life.
The Clemmy Series
One shy bulldog. Four tail-wagging adventures. A heart full of love and laughs.
Meet Clemmy–a timid, big-hearted bulldog who’s scared of the world but brave where it counts. Whether she’s learning to talk, finding her special job, or adjusting to a new sibling, Clemmy’s funny misadventures teach kids (and pups) that love, family, and a little courage can change everything.
God’s Word, for Real
Tricky Questions, Thoughtful Answers.
The Bible: the Word of God or just another old book? In this fast-paced guide, you’ll be invited to explore tricky questions and their answers. See what you think. Does the evidence show that the Bible is both trustworthy and true?
Nonfiction
The science is super cool, the biographical details are documented, but…Free to Think was my first book and desperately needs revision.
Growing the Church was co-written with a bishop and recommended by an archbishop; the pdf is free for the asking.
Microbiology Experiments to do at Home is perfect for anyone who enjoys being grossed out.
You are never too old to set a new goal
or to dream a new dream.
– CS Lewis
Good writing is about telling the truth.
– Anne Lamott
My Most Popular Adult Book!
Unforgivable: Through a Child’s Eyes
A True Story
Little Frits finds his life totally changed when his father becomes seriously ill, his family moves country, and he and his brother are placed in an abusive children’s home. WWII begins, and friends and family are murdered in Auschwitz. Frits struggles against illness, overwhelming sadness, and anger.
But when he is also deprived of his lifelong dream, he reaches the end of his tether. Should he hold onto anger or can he shake off the fetters of rage, embrace love, and start afresh?
