Candace Lee

Candace Lee is on a mission to spark wonder—and slay a few dragons along the way—through books, film, TV, and music. Over the past decade, she’s worked as a writer and producer, bringing to life everything from Emmy-winning series for Disney+ to epic concert films with Andrea Bocelli. She’s penned songs for VeggieTales, helped bring Max Lucado’s beloved stories to the big screen, and teamed up with Bear Grylls to deliver daring adventures to a worldwide audience. As a novelist, Candace co-authored the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café. Now she’s writing stories for young readers with bold imaginations and courageous hearts. An NYU Tisch alum, Candace calls Tulsa, Oklahoma, home, where she lives with her husband Andrew Carlson, chaplain to first responders and the Oklahoma legislature, and their two young sons, who bring a wealth of story-worthy adventures.