Angel (Terry) Sexton
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Angel (Terry) Sexton
by Angel (Terry) Sexton
This inspiring children’s storybook, Lucia, the Brave Helper, gently introduces young readers to the meaningful role and soothing presence of a Child Advocacy Center’s Certified Facility Dog. Through tender, compassionate storytelling and soft watercolor illustrations, children discover how Lucia’s calm, gentle spirit brings comfort and courage during difficult moments. This heartfelt book offers an age-appropriate look at bravery, healing, and the power of feeling safe and supported.
Lucia, the Brave Helper also serves as an ideal resource for:
• Children facing stressful or uncertain situations
• Caregivers and professionals in child-advocacy, foster care, therapy, or social services
• Classrooms exploring empathy, kindness, bravery, and emotional support
• Anyone who loves a sweet, loyal dog with a job that truly matters
Inspired by the real-life work of facility dogs who comfort abused and neglected children, this touching story offers reassurance, hope, and a gentle reminder that healing begins with feeling safe and seen.
✨ Because every child deserves hope, royalties from this book is donated to support the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands. ✨
Angel (Terry) Sexton is a faith-driven author and advocate from rural Appalachia who writes tender, hope-filled stories for children and families. Her work is inspired by more than two decades of serving abused and neglected children and reflects her deep belief that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved.
Angel (Terry) Sexton is a faith-driven author, storyteller, and advocate from the hills of rural Appalachia in East Tennessee. With a heart for children and a passion for gentle storytelling, she writes books that speak hope, courage, and healing into life’s quiet places. For more than two decades, Angel has served abused and neglected children and their families through her work at the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands, where she serves as Executive Director and CEO. This calling deeply shapes her writing, inspiring stories that help children feel seen, safe, and brave—even in their hardest moments. Angel’s books range from children’s safety stories and comforting picture books to faith-based devotionals rooted in Scripture. Her storytelling style is tender and reassuring, often weaving themes of compassion, resilience, and God’s faithful presence. Many of her children’s stories are inspired by real-life experiences and are created to support healing, education, and emotional understanding. When she isn’t advocating for children, Angel finds joy in writing, painting, spending time with her grandchildren, and creating meaningful projects that blend faith, creativity, and service. She believes stories can be a powerful bridge to hope—and that every child deserves to know they are loved, valued, and never alone.
