Carol Swartout Klein

Carol Swartout Klein grew up in Ferguson and was so inspired by witnessing the spirit of hundreds of volunteers coming together to bring hope to a community in shock that she wanted to capture the story and Painting for Peace in Ferguson is the result.

A journalist and marketing professional by training, Klein has always wanted to write a children’s book. She saw how healing the actual process of creating the artwork was for all those involved … as the community came together to help others, the artists, business owners and volunteers benefited themselves … and created new connections that she hopes will continue to strengthen in the future.

Carol published Painting for Peace in Ferguson in 2015, and her follow-up Painting For Peace: A Coloring Book for All Ages in late spring 2016. For more, visit www.paintingforpeacebook.com.