Janie is a senior writer who contributes commentary to WORLD and oversees WORLD’s annual Children’s Books of the Year awards. She also writes novels for young adults and authored the Wordsmith creative writing curriculum. Janie resides in rural Missouri.
What the Fearless Girl statue really symbolizes is denial of reality
What is America’s calling in the world?
Janie B. Cheaney | Nonfiction Book of the Year: Learning to see past outward appearances
Janie B. Cheaney | Novel of the Year: The Secret Keepers wraps universal themes in a fun, absorbing story
Janie B. Cheaney | Literary trends: When kids’ and teens’ books are rated ‘D’ for Discernment
Without divine guidance, ideals come with their own stumbling blocks
Presidential deception is hardly new
Don’t forget that political opponents are image-bearers of a holy God
When mad about Donald Trump becomes madness
