Stories of Courage. Stories of Friendship. Stories of Champions.

Welcome to the World of Beth Watter

Some stories are written simply to entertain. Others are written because someone has lived through challenges that deserve to be shared.

Beth Watter writes stories about courage, friendship, perseverance, inclusion, and the power of believing in yourself. Her books Champions, We Are and The Making of Champions invite young readers, families, educators, and communities to look beyond limitations and discover what it truly means to be a champion.

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Cover of Champions, We Are by Beth Watter

Cover of The Making of Champions by Beth Watter

Because being a champion isn't only about winning.

It's about getting back up.
It's about believing in yourself when the road becomes difficult.
It's about having the courage to dream.
And sometimes, it's about reaching back and helping someone else rise with you.

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About Beth Watter

A Writer Inspired by Courage, Family, and Perseverance

Beth Watter is an author whose writing is deeply connected to family, resilience, inclusion, and the everyday courage it takes to face life's challenges.

Her work is inspired in large part by the journey of her son, Nik, whose experiences helped shape the characters, situations, and themes found throughout her books.

Rather than presenting challenges as the end of a person's story, Beth writes about what can happen when people are surrounded by friendship, family, encouragement, and opportunity.

Her stories ask an important question: What does it really mean to be a champion?

A champion can be someone who keeps trying.
A champion can be someone who learns to believe in themselves.
A champion can be a friend who refuses to leave someone behind.
A champion can be a parent who keeps believing when the road becomes difficult.
And a champion can be a community that chooses inclusion rather than exclusion.

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Discover the Books

Read the Stories. Meet the Author. Discover the Message.

Champions, We Are

Choose Courage. Choose Friendship. Choose Not to Give Up.

A heartfelt story about Nik, a young boy who uses a wheelchair and dreams of racing. With the support of his best friend Josh, family, and friends, Nik learns that courage, friendship, determination, and understanding can help people overcome challenges and see one another differently.

The Making of Champions

What Does It Really Take to Become a Champion?

A story set around Ironwood Springs Sports Camp, where Nik and his friends discover that champions are not defined simply by trophies, victories, or physical ability. Through races, challenges, friendship, and moments of doubt, they discover that true strength comes from within, and that lifting others up can be its own kind of victory.

When Life Becomes the Inspiration

Some stories begin with imagination. Others begin with life itself.

For Beth Watter, the inspiration behind her books grew from her family's experiences and particularly from watching her son Nik navigate challenges, develop his strengths, build friendships, and pursue his dreams.

Nik's journey helped Beth see that a disability or physical challenge does not tell the whole story of a person.

Read Nik's Story

Beth Watter smiling beside her son Nik, who wears a cowboy hat and a medal — Beth and her son Nik

Behind every challenge is a human being

with dreams.
With humor.
With friendships.
With fears.
With talents.
With ambitions.
With a future.

Champions, We Are + The Making of Champions

Two Books. One Powerful Message.

Beth Watter's books share a common heart: every person has the potential to be a champion.

A Journey from Dreaming to Becoming

Champions, We AreDreams begin with possibility.
The Making of ChampionsCharacter is built through experience.

For Families

The books can help families start conversations about differences, dreams, challenges, friendship, and perseverance.

For Educators

The stories provide discussion opportunities around inclusion, empathy, character development, resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence.

For Young Readers

Most importantly, these are stories about young people who face challenges, make friends, discover courage, and learn that they have more strength inside them than they may realize.

Your circumstances may be part of your story, but they do not have to write the ending.

The message Beth hopes readers carry with them

Podcast & Interviews

Real Stories. Real Conversations. Real Inspiration.

Beth Watter loves talking about the stories behind her books, not only how the books were written, but why these stories matter.

This Week in America with Ric Bratton

The Making of Champions: Courage, Inclusion & Raising True Champions

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Amazing Americans

Disabled Son Becomes Eagle Scout, Artist & More

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Beth Watter — Radio Show & Podcast Interview Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

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Events & Book Signings

Meet Beth Watter

Beth enjoys connecting directly with readers, families, educators, and fellow book lovers.

Her book events provide an opportunity to discover the stories behind her books, ask questions, talk about the inspiration behind Nik's journey, and have books signed personally by the author.

Invite Beth to Your Event

Recent Book Signing — Chicago

Printers Row Book Festival

Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Printers Row, Chicago
Signing Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

The signing was organized by ReadersMagnet and featured copies of Champions, We Are.

Speaking / School & Community Visits

Bring the Story to Your Community

A book can start a conversation. Beth is available for selected author talks, school visits, library programs, community events, and literary discussions.

School Visits

Courage, friendship, inclusion, and what it means to be a champion.

Library Programs

Author talks, book readings, Q&A sessions, and family literacy programs.

Community Events

Families, youth, inclusion, disability awareness, and community building.

What kind of champion can you become?

Insights & Inspiration

From the Author's Desk

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What Does It Really Mean to Be a Champion?

Winning is only one small part of what it means to be a champion. In this article, Beth explores courage, friendship, perseverance, and the importance of helping others along the way.

The Real Story Behind Champions, We Are

Every book has a story behind the story. Beth shares how family experiences and Nik's journey helped inspire Champions, We Are and its message of hope, friendship, and perseverance.

Why Inclusion Matters in Children's Stories

Children learn about the world through the stories they read. Beth discusses why young readers benefit from stories that show different abilities, experiences, friendships, and perspectives.

Contact Beth Watter

Let's Connect

Whether you are a reader, parent, educator, librarian, bookseller, journalist, podcast host, event organizer, or fellow author, Beth would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the World of Beth Watter

A Writer Inspired by Courage, Family, and Perseverance