Cross My Heart Books

Leslie Colburn

AUTHOR*SPEAKER*MOM

Writers Workshop: Headshots

    About Leslie

    Leslie lives with her husband and two daughters in windy Wyoming. She loves to write words of encouragement reminding others that re-gifting God’s love is what matters the most. She is the founder of Cross My Heart Books, a series that inspires us to shine bright and scatter hope and joy. Click here to reach out to Leslie.

    Award-Winning Christian Children’s Author | Speaker | Founder of Cross My Heart Books

    Leslie Colburn is an award-winning Christian children’s author and founder of Cross My Heart Books, a faith-based publishing company dedicated to helping families connect through stories that point hearts toward God.

    Her beloved books — including Twinkle, the Littlest Star and Our Goodnight Prayer — inspire children to see themselves as God created them: full of purpose, light, and love. Leslie’s newest upcoming release, The Adventures of Jilly Goat, continues her mission of weaving meaningful messages of courage and faith into heartwarming stories that delight young readers.

    A 2025–2026 Native Arts Fellowship recipient through the Wyoming Arts Council, Leslie’s storytelling celebrates creativity, faith, and belonging. Her writing has also appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My Cat and numerous faith and family publications.

    Leslie’s journey as a mom of four daughters, a ministry-minded believer, and a “mom without a mom” deeply shapes her voice. Through humor, heart, and honesty, she encourages other moms to find connection and confidence in their calling — reminding them that God’s plan is personal, purposeful, and full of light.

    When she’s not writing, Leslie can be found teaching line dancing (yes, really!), speaking at women’s and writers’ events, or exploring the mountains of Wyoming with her husband.

    ✨ “Every story I write is a reminder that you were created on purpose and designed to shine.” — Leslie Colburn

    Need Multiple Copies or Local Delivery? Email lesliecolburnbooks@hotmail.com

    Reminding young readers that they are an answer to prayer.
    Our Goodnight Prayer Hardback $18.95

    YOU: A Reason to CELEBRATE

    Paperback $9.95

    The Re-Gift

    Hardback $9.95

    CROSS MY HEART JOURNAL
    Paperback $9.95

    Twinkle, the Littlest Star

    TWINKLE, THE LITTLEST STAR HARDBACK BOOK 

    $20 USD

    Created tiny among the bright stars, Twinkle doesn’t fit in and dances across the night sky to find her place. The biggest star tells her she’s too small and dim. The smaller stars tell her she’s too young. Twinkle feels alone and doesn’t know her purpose. When an angel appears and tells her that her time has come to shine, Twinkle finally knows why she was created. Shining brighter than ever before, Twinkle lights the way to a very special birth.

    Twinkle, the Littlest Star is a Christmas story like no other. Twinkle will capture your heart showing that even the littlest stars can shine the brightest. -Bob Goff, Author of Love Does

    TWINKLE DOLL 

    $20.00 USD

    About “Twinkle, the Littlest Star”

    Twinkle, like many of us, struggles with fitting in and finding her where she belongs. She was created smaller and dimmer than the other stars, and she discovers that’s okay!

    The tale of Twinkle, the Littlest Star tells us that we each have a special purpose, and the closer we get to Jesus, the brighter we shine!

    • 9″ arm span
    • 13″ long (tip of her star to the bottom of the ballet slippers)
    •  3-ounce doll

    Get the DOLL and the BOOK!

    $35.00 USD

    Snuggle up with the perfect combination of reading and imagination!

    I Want You to Know...

    I Want You to Know
    Colburn, Leslie

    Our Goodnight Prayer

    Our Goodnight Prayer by Leslie Colburn gives you and your child the chance to give thanks for the blessing they are in your life as you are tucking them into bed. Incorporating prayer and the chance to bow your heads, you and your child can say goodnight in gratitude and peace.

    Our Goodnight Prayer
    Colburn, Leslie

    CROSS MY HEART JOURNAL for KIDS

    As part of The Cross My Heart Books Series, this journal combines gratitude, prayer and love to guide your child toward a deeper understanding of how valuable they are. With weekly memory verses, this journal is the gift that allows your child to see the light that God shines on them so that they can shine His light on others.

    5-Week Cross My Heart Journal with Memory Verses f ….
    Colburn, Leslie

    YOU: A Reason to Celebrate BOOK

    Written in rhyme, YOU is the perfect book for celebrating just how wonderful and special your child is. Watch your child’s face light up as you remind them how truly loved they are and how Jesus created them as a masterpiece…His precious work of art to be celebrated every day!

    YOU: A Reason to Celebrate
    Colburn, Leslie and Short, Brenda

    Get in touch!

    Contact Leslie for more information about author visits and events.

    Reach out to Leslie for more information about author visits and events!

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