Maura Roan McKeegan is the award-winning author of the Old and New series; Where is Jesus Hidden?; St. Conrad and the Wildfire; The Poorest Shepherd; In This Catholic Church; Julia Greeley, Secret Angel to the Poor; Peter and Jesus by a Charcoal Fire; and Seven Clues: A Catholic Treasure Hunt, co-authored with Scott Hahn. Her articles have appeared in various magazines. Reading aloud with children is her favorite hobby.