Welcome
Meet the Author
Mary C. Kerins lives in Western New York with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She enjoys the outdoor life, hiking, walks in the woods, gardening, and most of all spending time with her family.
A retired school administrator, she has more than 25 years of experience sharing the “joy of reading” with children. She is a member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), Lewiston NY Writers’ Group, SCBWI NY West Central Region, and ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development).
Her books focus on the extraordinary gifts of family and friendship, and their importance in the positive development of young children.
You can learn more about Mary Kerins and her children’s books on Facebook @MaryKerinsAuthor, and on Instagram @MaryKerinsAuthor. To inquire about Author Visits, please reach out below.
BOOKS
Papa’s Cookies
Available December 2, 2025
MMM…delicious!
Share a magical Christmas holiday at Nana and Papa’s house, and spend time with the family trimming the tree, baking cookies, and making Christmas memories.
This is a wonderful family Christmas Book for the whole family – for both the young, and the young at heart.
Santa loves Papa’s cookies, and you will too!
The Cottage
Available on Amazon
SUMMER IS HERE!
It’s time to come to the cottage, a special place. Feel cool lake breezes, catch fish, swim in a lake, skip stones, and taste gooey- chocolatey- marshmallow treats!
You might even see some wild animals!
Watch how the cottage brings the family together, building memories that last a lifetime!
Once you visit The Cottage, you will understand why it is an annual family tradition!
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