Nadja Coln - Children's Author

08/08/2026

⭐ SHINE BRIGHTLY, LITTLE STAR ⭐

Some children shine a little differently.

They move fast.
They think deeply.
They feel things strongly.
And sometimes, they wonder where they fit in.

*Shine Brightly, Little Star* follows Little Star as he searches the sky for a place where he belongs. Along the way, he discovers something important: the very things that make him feel different are also part of what makes him special. ✨

As an educator and a mom of a child with ADHD, this story is especially close to my heart. I also wanted it to speak to children who have to start over again and again—especially military children who move, leave friends behind, and have to find their place in a brand-new world.

One of my favorite things has been sharing this story with children in the classroom and watching them recognize pieces of themselves in Little Star. 💛

🌟 A sweet read-aloud about belonging, confidence, friendship, and celebrating the things that make each child unique.

📚 *Shine Brightly, Little Star* is available on Amazon.

Help your little star discover just how brightly they can shine. ⭐
I hope your children have a successful and exiting school year.

06/02/2026

What if the very thing that made you different became your greatest strength?

Meet Edward, a young cow who doesn't quite fit in. While the other cows look the same, Edward discovers something colorful about himself that makes him stand out—and not everyone likes it.

But when trouble comes to the meadow, Edward learns an important lesson: being different isn't something to hide. It might be exactly what the world needs.

💙 A heartwarming story about friendship, courage, kindness, and embracing who you are.

Perfect for classrooms, families, and anyone who has ever felt a little different.

📖 Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Edward's story might surprise you.

05/26/2026

A Year We Stood Guard 🇬🇧✨

After recently visiting London and beautiful Bath Spa, England, I fell in love all over again with the charm, warmth, and little details that make Britain feel magical. That inspiration lives inside my newest children’s book, A Year We Stood Guard by Nadja Coln.

Set in London beneath the chimes of Big Ben, this heartfelt story follows siblings Alice and Theo through one unforgettable year before Theo begins training with the Royal Guard. It is a story about sibling love, courage, growing up, and standing guard over the people we love — even from far away. ❤️🇬🇧

What makes this story especially authentic is that it is written using British English throughout the book, giving American children a chance to discover the differences between British and American vocabulary in a natural and fun way.

Some British English words used in the story include:

🇬🇧 Biscuits → what Americans call cookies
🇬🇧 Crisps → what Americans call chips
🇬🇧 Mum → instead of Mom
🇬🇧 Posh → meaning fancy or elegant
🇬🇧 Fairy lights → decorative string lights
🇬🇧 Cheeky monkeys → a playful British expression for mischievous children

The story also includes iconic London places children can recognize and explore:
✨ Big Ben
✨ The Thames
✨ Hyde Park
✨ Regent Street
✨ The London Eye

Available on Bookemon.com

05/19/2026

Then suddenly…
THUMP.
THUD.
BOOM.
The ground shook.
Freddy jumped straight into the air.
Zing zoomed in circles.
Mr. Toadley shouted,
“GIANT ALERT! GIANT ALERT!”

Betti Spaghetti - Now on Amazon

05/16/2026

I’m excited to share my newest children’s book, Betti Spaghetti and the Giant! This whimsical story follows a tiny fairy who discovers that even giants can become unexpected friends—and that a giant bowl of spaghetti can lead to the most magical adventure of all. Perfect for children ages 4–8, this heartwarming book is now available on Amazon.

05/11/2026

📱👀 While You Were Not Looking by Nadja Coln is now available on Amazon!

I wrote this book because I started noticing something that many of us see every day. Teenagers were walking home from school, sitting at lunch, and even spending recess staring down at their phones. They were physically together, but mentally somewhere else.

Nobody was looking up anymore.

This story is a humorous but thoughtful reminder of what we may be missing when our eyes are glued to a screen—real conversations, friendships, laughter, and the beauty of the world around us.

Perfect for teenagers, parents, and teachers, While You Were Not Looking encourages readers to pause, put down their phones, and reconnect with life.

✨ Available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2XQBL26

05/04/2026

A hilarious, imaginative story about a teen so glued to her phone that she misses the wildest, most magical moments happening right around her. *While You Were Not Looking* is funny, relatable, and a powerful reminder for today’s teens to look up and truly experience life. Perfect for sparking conversations about screen time, awareness, and what really matters.
Now available on Amazon - While you were not looking by Nadja Coln

04/28/2026

With the Month of the Military Child coming to an end, I hope you enjoyed the books dedicated to our military families—stories that reflect separation, PCS moves, and the challenge of making new friends.

You can find Message in a Bottle, New Base, New Place, New Friends, and Dear Emily on Amazon and Bookemon.

I truly hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. 💛

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

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