Latest Release
The Boy Who Would Be Santa (2025)
The Boy Who Would Be Santa is the first historical fiction picture book rendering Saint Nicholas as a boy and man, using first person perspective with extensive background information.
Imagine Saint Nicholas speaking honestly to children about his early happiness, his parents' charity, his struggle after their deaths, his teenage journey of discovery, kindness to orphans, miracles, and evolution into Santa Claus!
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Comments & Reviews
Appearances
Below are upcoming and past locations and events for Mike McGrew.
- Saint Nicholas Presentation - October 2026 - Saint Mary's Parish, Annapolis - Michele Doughterty, Director of Religious Education commented: Our families really enjoyed Dr. McGrew's presentation and learning more about the real Santa Claus. It was a great family activity, and many families bought a book to add to their holiday favorites collection to revisit each year.
- Saint Nicholas Presentation - October 2026 - Little Flower School, Bethesda - Christopher Lynch, Vice-Principal commented: Dr. Mike McGrew presented his book, The Boy Who Would Be Santa, to our entire student body. Dr. McGrew delivered an engaging, entertaining, and informative talk that captivated the students from start to finish, followed by a fantastic Q&A session.
- Book Signing and Sale - School of the Cathedral - 10/24 7-10am - Sale of books benefits Mother Seton Academy.
