Ann Voskamp facts for kids

Ann Voskamp is a writer and blogger from Canada. She writes about Christian faith and life. Many of her books have become very popular. Her book One Thousand Gifts was even a New York Times bestseller. She has also written The Broken Way and WayMaker.

Ann Voskamp's Life Story

Ann Voskamp grew up in a farming area in North Perth, Ontario, Canada. She started a blog called "A Holy Experience." On her blog, she shared about homeschooling her children. She also wrote about finding good things in life, which helped her deal with fears. This blog became very popular. In 2011, it was named one of the top blogs for moms by Babble.com.

Her Popular Books

In 2010, Ann Voskamp published her book One Thousand Gifts. It was a big hit! The book stayed on The New York Times Best Seller list for 60 weeks. This means it was one of the most popular books in the country for a long time.

After the book became famous, Ann Voskamp appeared on The Today Show. This TV show featured her book. One Thousand Gifts also won an award from Christianity Today magazine. People on Twitter talked about the book using the hashtag #1000gifts. They shared their own happy moments, like "seeing the beauty in the mess."

Later, a shorter version of One Thousand Gifts was released in 2012. Ann Voskamp continued her writing with The Broken Way in 2016. Her book Waymaker came out in 2022. She also announced a children's book, Your Brave Song, which was released in 2023.

Helping Others Around the World

Ann Voskamp cares a lot about people who have had to leave their homes. These people are called refugees. She has spoken out to support their rights. In 2017, she protested outside the National Prayer Breakfast. She held a sign that said "We Welcome Refugees" and prayed.

She is also a co-founder of an organization called We Welcome Refugees. She has traveled to Iraq to meet with refugee women. She has also helped refugees from Syria and Africa come to Canada. She works with groups like Compassion International to help people in need.

Other Work and Appearances

Ann Voskamp has written for other publications too. She has contributed to The Huffington Post and WORLD Magazine. She has also appeared on TV shows like The 700 Club.

Ann Voskamp's Books

• One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are (2010)
• The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas (2013)
• Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas (2014)
• The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life (2016)
• WayMaker: Finding the Way to the Life You’ve Always Dreamed Of (2022)

Ann Voskamp's Family Life

Ann Voskamp is married to Darryl Voskamp. They have seven children together. They live on a farm in North Perth, Ontario, Canada.