Writer of picture books that tell sweet and wholesome stories of bravery and kindness

  • CURIOSITY

  • IMAGINATION

  • MAGIC

  • LAUGHTER

  • 2013 Writer's Digest Writing Competition Award Winner
  • 2018 Writer's Digest Writing Competition Award Winner
  • 2021 Writer's Digest Writing Competition Award Winner
  • 2023 Writer's Digest Writing Competition Award Winner
  • 2024 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards FIRST PLACE WINNER
Book cover titled "The Mollys B" by Joann Howeth, illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk, featuring a woman in a coat with animal print lining and a large hat walking beside a happy, gray, cartoon-style wolf.
Gold and black award badge with text '2023 Writer's Digest Award Winner in Writing Competition'.

The Mollys B.

THE MOLLYS B. is the story of a singular day in the lives of two unsinkable Mollys who were both placed into situations that forced them to fight for their lives. Despite increasing uncertainty and calamitous encounters, these remarkable females face their individual situations with resourcefulness and courage and are stories of hope and resilience.

Book cover for 'Sometimes' by Joann Howeth, illustrated by Vicky Kuhn, featuring a young girl with blonde, curly hair sitting on stairs outside a house, holding a yellow flower, with a trash can overflowing nearby, and floating dandelion seeds in the air.
2024 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards 1st Place Winner

Sometimes

SOMETIMES is a contemporary portrayal of a young girl whose mother suffers from hoarding disorder. Isolated, secrecy seeps into every aspect of this child’s life. Predictably, the situation grows overwhelming. Torn between loyalty to her mother and her own instinct for survival, she finally accepts help from someone she trusts. 

Get to know Joann

Headshot of Joann Howeth

A storyteller from a very young age, Joann attempted to write her first novel at the age of 12. Having revisited her dream of becoming a published author every decade of her life, Joann's dream had finally come true. 

Her award-winning books explore challenging themes and are thoughtfully written for children to understand and relate to. 

Stack of three books titled "The Mollys B." with beige covers, placed on a wooden surface. The books are arranged with the titles visible on the spines.

Where to Buy

Joann Howeth’s books can be purchased online, and The Mollys B. can be found in select local bookstores!