get to know kirthana
Kirthana J. Fanning is an award-winning children's author, creative editor, and the founder of Read Believe Grow Publishing — a faith-based publishing house dedicated to stories that plant seeds of faith, hope, and wonder in the hearts of children.
Drawing on two decades of experience as a television producer, writer, and content head across Southeast Asia, Kirthana brings a rare combination of professional storytelling craft and deep spiritual purpose to everything she creates. Her books blend imagination, humor, emotional depth, and biblical truth — written for the child who needs to know they are seen, and for the parent who wants to give them something that lasts.
Beyond writing, Kirthana mentors aspiring Christian authors, produces faith-filled content for families on Read Believe Grow TV, and champions the next generation of diverse, mission-driven voices in children's literature.
She lives in New England with her husband and their two Siberian huskies — and can usually be found on a trail, in a bookstore, or at her desk working on the next story that needs to be told.
hello, I am kirthana
A Christian faith based storyteller
"Through every page, every story, every word carefully chosen — I am simply doing what God asked me to do. Remind His children that they are never too small, never too ordinary, and never too forgotten to be part of something extraordinary."
— Kirthana J. Fanning
hello, I am kirthana
A Christian faith based storyteller
We illuminate young hearts and minds with the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and imagination — because a child who knows these three things is unstoppable.
We nurture young readers — encouraging them to explore the boundless realms of possibility, ask the big questions, and carry timeless values that will anchor them for the rest of their lives.
At Read Believe Grow Publishing...
We believe a single story — read at the right moment, to the right child — has the power to change the entire trajectory of a life.
Our mission is to illuminate young hearts and minds with the transformative power of faith, wisdom, and imagination.
To nurture young readers who are curious about God, confident in who He made them to be, and courageous enough to live it out.
We publish books that are more than beautiful. They are intentional.
Every story we choose is carefully selected to reflect enduring Christian values, build strong and compassionate character...
And gently point children toward truth — not with a heavy hand, but with wonder, warmth, and grace.
We believe every word written for a child carries weight.
It shapes how they see the world, how they understand love, and who they are becoming.
That is not a responsibility we take lightly. It is a calling we carry with joy.
Join us in building a generation of children who read with wonder, believe with courage, and grow with purpose — one story at a time.
Read. Believe. Grow.
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Honest and true
FUN FACTS
I collect coffee mugs, especially ones with biblical sayings, quirky designs, and beautiful art.
My favourite mug
Rainbows never cease to amaze me and serve as a reminder of God's love.
The most beautiful rainbow I have seen
I’ve got a big sweet tooth!
Waffles & Cakes are my favourite
I'm so excited about the Christmas season that I like to call myself the Christmas elf. It's truly the most wonderful time of the year!
The most wonderful time of the year!
I once went snorkeling and bumped heads with sharks. Thank God they were not man-eaters. It was terrifying nonetheless.
my favourite quotes
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
- Isaiah 40:31
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
- Martin Luther
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
- Nelson Mandela
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