“A good book for grandparents to read to their grandchildren”
Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:

Thank you to Shakiera Reece for a wonderful 4-star review of of Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures. Read the full review here:

I’m thrilled to have released the second book in the Grandma Gang series, Donny and Mary Grace and the Dognappers, and I am just as excited to announce that I will continue to donate 10% of net proceeds from sales to the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics holds a special place in the hearts of…
Author Cathy Pepe has released the third mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny, Mary Grace and the Ugly Marbles. The fast-paced tale continues the adventures of Donny, a curious boy with Down syndrome, and Mary Grace, his smart and loving big sister. The siblings live in California with their grandparents, of…
Did you know that March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day? It’s true. In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared that March 21 would be the annual worldwide day for raising public awareness of Down syndrome and the need for advocacy for adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, inclusive education and…
Cathy Pepe didn’t write the Grandma Gang mysteries for praise, accolades or glowing reviews. She penned the series to honor her beloved brother, Donny, whose zest for life was never slowed or dampened by his Down syndrome. The praise, accolades and glowing reviews that followed each book in the series were simply affirmation that she…
Exciting news to share! Donny & Mary Grace’s California Adventures: A Grandma Gang Mystery was the #1 bestseller in December on the Online Book Club app in the Children’s Books category. Online Book Club is a free online community for readers with great features and tools for book lovers. Donny and Mary Grace’s California Adventures…