Hi, I’m Christie, and welcome to my little corner of the book world.
This is where curious kids ask big questions, unlikely heroes find their courage, dogs have a habit of stealing the story, and characters occasionally ignore everything I had planned for them.
I write books for children and young adults. Some will make you smile, some may tug at your heart, and some might keep you reading when you really should be going to bed.
Have a look around, meet the characters, explore the books, and stay as long as you like.
You never know which story might find you.
Christie Mathew
I write stories with heart, the kind that make you smile, wonder, feel, and sometimes see the world a little differently.
I’ve been a lifelong lover of books, poetry, and theatre, and I write for children and young adults, blending imagination, humour, emotion, and the beautifully messy moments of growing up. Whether my characters are finding courage, asking big questions, making spectacular mistakes, or simply trying to find their place in the world, I always want there to be something meaningful at the heart of their stories.
I believe the best stories don’t need to lecture. They can gently open conversations, encourage empathy, and remind young readers that kindness, courage, friendship, and hope still matter.
Behind the pages, I genuinely love the process of bringing a story to life, although that process usually involves far too many notes, several abandoned ideas, plenty of coffee, and the occasional “Why did I think this was a good idea?” moment.
I also have a soft spot for animals, especially dogs, so it’s probably no surprise that four-legged characters have a habit of finding their way into my stories.
When I’m not writing, I’m balancing work and family life as a mom of two teenage daughters, who also happen to be my most trusted critics and very unofficial editorial team. They have a particular talent for letting me know when something is definitely not how a teenager would say it.
Above all, I hope to create stories that young readers enjoy today, remember tomorrow, and perhaps carry a little piece of with them as they grow.
I write stories with heart, the kind that make you smile, wonder, feel, and sometimes see the world a little differently.
I’ve been a lifelong lover of books, poetry, and theatre, and I write for children and young adults, blending imagination, humour, emotion, and the beautifully messy moments of growing up. Whether my characters are finding courage, asking big questions, making spectacular mistakes, or simply trying to find their place in the...
The final chapter of The Ethan & Rusty Trilogy begins with a quiet truth: growing up means facing what scares us and choosing to move forward anyway. Two years later, Ethan is stepping into high school and into a future filled with choices he isn’t sure he’s ready to make. Classes. Careers. Expectations. Everything feels uncertain… except...
Five teenage girls. Five private battles. One shared, unspoken truth: they are tired of disappearing.
In Unlearning Disappearing, grief lingers long after loss. First love feels fragile and risky. Some relationships bruise without leaving marks. A body becomes something to negotiate with the world. A homeland becomes memory and question at the...
The Dog Who Stayed is the second book in The Ethan and Rusty Series — a heartwarming, character-driven journey about a boy, his loyal dog, and the family they learn to become together.
Life is finally looking up for Ethan.
He’s got his best friend, his loyal dog Rusty, and a sense that maybe — just maybe — things are starting to fall into place.
The Ethan and Rusty Series is a heartfelt middle-grade and young adult coming-of-age series about growing up, starting over, and the quiet ways love helps us heal.
Centered on Ethan and Rusty, the loyal dog who refuses to give up on him, the series follows their journey...
