Joshua McDowell

Joshua McDowell was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was lovingly raised by his single mother and still lives today. From an early age, he developed a deep love for books and storytelling, often creating his own stories inpired by the world around him. Although he has been writing and imagining stories for most of his life, Ruby Bridges: The Life of a Trailblazer is his first published book. Joshua is passionate about creating stories that inspire young readers to be brave, kind, and confident in their voices. He was the winner of the 2025 winner of the Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest.