Carol Baldwin’s debut YA novel, Half-Truths, a story of generational secrets in 1950, released in April 2025. For its authentic portrayal of racism and gender struggles, the book received multiple awards including: the 2026 Selah Award, the 2025 North Carolina Award in Young Adult Literature, and the North Carolina Society of Historians Award of Excellence. She is the author of “Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Grades 4-8” (Maupin House, 2007) and presents at library and educators conferences. In addition, she is Monarch Press’s volunteer publicist and W2I’s Master Class director. She lives outside of Charlotte, NC with her husband. Find out more at carolbaldwinbooks.com