Dorena Williamson, author portrait
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Dorena Williamson

Dorena Williamson is a speaker, church planter, and bridge builder whose work has been featured in Christianity Today and Crosswalk. She is a bestselling author of children’s books that adults need too. She and her husband, Chris, have four children and make their home in Franklin, Tennessee.
I Know Who I Am
Brown Baby Jesus
Crowned with Glory

Read-Along with the Author | BROWN BABY JESUS | Brightly Storytime

Crowned With Glory - Read Aloud with author Dorena Williamson | Brightly Storytime Together

Books

I Know Who I Am
Brown Baby Jesus
Crowned with Glory

Media

Read-Along with the Author | BROWN BABY JESUS | Brightly Storytime

Crowned With Glory - Read Aloud with author Dorena Williamson | Brightly Storytime Together

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