Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson is an accomplished Christian author for children, pre-teens, youth, and adults, with sales totaling more than two million. Some of her most popular works are the Diary of a Teenage Girl books series (12 books and counting) and the True Colors book series. She captures the realism of teenage life today and the difficulty that comes with being a Christian. 2Background Melody Carlson was born March 2, 1956 in San Francisco, California. She grew up in Springfield, Oregon and went to Springfield High School and later Lane Community College. She currently resides in Sisters, Oregon. 2Bibliography 3Children's Works The Ark that Counting Baby's Blessings The Easterville Miracle 2004 God Made Them All God Goes With Me God lives in my house I Can Count on God The Prayer of Jabez for Little Ones Secrets of the Vine for Little Ones Bitsy's Harvest Party Treasure Beyond Measure The Lost Lamb My Happy Heart When the Creepy Things Come Out The Prayer of Jabez for Kids How God Decorates Heaven for Christmas The Wonder of Christmas Family Advent Journey Don't Worry [Just Like Jesus Said Series] Love Your Neighbor [Just Like Jesus Said Series] Secretly Do Good Deeds [Just Like Jesus Said Series] Her First Bible 3Faithgirlz: The Girls Of 622 Harbor View Series Project: Girl Power Project: Mystery Bus Project: Rescue Chelsea Project: Take Charge Project: Raising Faith Project: Secret Admirer Project: Run Away Project: Ski Trip 3Diary of a Teenage Girl Series 4Caitlin Books Becoming Me It's My Life Who I Am On My Own I Do 4Chloe Books My Name is Chloe Sold Out Road Trip Face the Music 4Kim Books Just Ask Meant to Be Falling Up That Was Then 4Maya Books A Not So Simple Life It's a Green Thing What Matters Most 3True Colors Series The Color Series are catered for a teenage audience. Topics in this series include sexuality, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, eating disorders, and friendships. Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely (2004) Deep Green: Color Me Jealous (April 2004) Torch Red: Color Me Torn (July 2004) Pitch Black: Color Me Lost (September 2004) Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted (January 2005) Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed(July 2005) Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred(October 2005) Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped Bright Purple: Color Me Confused Moon White: Color Me Enchanted Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned 3Carter House Girls series Mixed Bags 2008 Stealing Bradford 2008 Homecoming Queen 2008 Viva Vermont 2008 Lost in Las Vegas February 2009 New York Debut 2009 Spring Breakdown 2010 Last Dance 2010 3On the Runway Premiere 2010 Catwalk 2010 Rendezvous 2010 Spotlight 2010 Glamour 2011 Ciao 2011 386 Bloomberg Place series I Heart Bloomberg Let Them Eat Fruitcake 2008 Spring Broke 2009 Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah 2009 3Notes From A Spinning Planet series Ireland Papua New Guinea Mexico 3The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series Bad Connection Beyond Reach Playing With Fire Payback 3Secrets Series Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless (October 2010) Shattered: A Daughter's Regret (April 2011) Damaged: A Violated Trust (October 2011) Trapped: Caught in a Lie (April 2012) Deceived: Lured from the Truth (October 2012) Enticed: A Dangerous Connection (April 2013) 3Allison Chronicles On Hope's Wings Cherished Wish Autumn Secrets Dreams of Promise 3By Design Series Knowing God Better Than Ever Finding Out Who You Really Are Making The Most Of Your Relationships Discovering A Forgiveness Plan 3Degrees Of Betrayal Series Sierra's Story Ryun's Story Kenzie's Story 3Degrees Of Guilt Series Kyra's Story Miranda's Story Tyrone's Story 3Life at Kingston High Series The Jerk Magnet (January 1, 2012) The Best Friend (June 1, 2012) The Prom Queen (January 1, 2013) 3The Dating Games First Date (2013) Blind Date (2014) Double Date (2015) Prom Date 3Amish Fiction A Simple Song Double Take My Amish Boyfriend Trading Secrets 3Inn At Shining Waters Series River's Song River's Call Rivers End 3Teen Fiction Just Another Girl 2009 Never Been Kissed 2011 Anything but Normal Grace Unplugged Princess Wars 3Teen Non-fiction Piercing Proverbs "Becoming Me Journal" 3Teen Devotionals True: A Teen Devotional Life: A Teen Devotional Always: A Teen Devotional 3Women's Fiction Looking for Cassandra Jane 2002 Armando's Treasure 2003 Finding Alice 2003 Crystal Lies On This Day 2006 These Boots Weren't Made For Walking 2007 A Mile in My Flip-Flops 2008 The Other Side of Darkness "Limelight" 34 Lindas Series As Young As We Feel Hometown Ties All For One Here's To Friends 3Love Finds You.