Alton Carter A former foster child and police officer, Alton Carter is director of youth ministries for the First United Methodist Church of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He is author of the award-winning book, The Boy Who Caried Bricks. The father of two sonsKelton and Colin, he loves spending time with his family, working with youngsters, and fishing. He makes his home in Stillwater, with his wife, Kristin, and his boys. Visit him at www.AltonCarter.net. Read More Read Less