Helping Children Discover Who They Are—And Why They Matter
I help children and parents break free from cultural confusion and step into their God-given identity and purpose.
At I Am Tara Hope, we want you to know this truth...
You are Kind of a Big Deal! ✨
Through heartfelt storytelling and power filled messages, author and speaker
Tara Hope Boehlke empowers children and families to discover their true identity,
recognize their true value, and live out their true purpose.
Whether writing books or speaking both locally and internationally, Tara’s mission
remains the same: to shine a light on Truth and remind every heart that they were
created on purpose, for a purpose, by a loving Creator who calls them His own.
Tara's first book
Petie the Pathetic Dump Truck
Petie the Pathetic Dump Truck isn't just a story for kids. It's a story for all of us. This powerful allegory helps children (and the adults who read it with them) discover identity, purpose, and the truth that our Maker defines who we are--not the world around us.
"The world told him he was pathetic. His Maker said he was powerful."
Take this story home. Read it to your children, your grandchildren, your Sunday school class. It's more than a book--it's a tool to help shape hearts and reveal truth.
Tara’s new Children’s Book Petie the Pathetic Dump Truck Celebrates a Joyful Launch in Battle Ground, Washington
Battle Ground, WA — September 26, 2025 — Under bright blue skies and warm sunshine,
more than 25 families gathered at Founder’s Mercantile in Battle Ground, Washington, to
celebrate the official launch of Petie the Pathetic Dump Truck, the debut identity-affirming
children’s book by local author Tara Hope Boehlke.
The event was filled with community excitement and family fun. The Battle Ground Fire Department arrived with a full fire engine, delighting children who climbed aboard, met real firefighters, and posed for photos—all in honor of Petie’s big reveal as Pedro the Fierce Fire Truck, the hero of the story.
Founder’s Mercantile hosted the festivities, offering a warm and welcoming setting for book signings, readings, and conversations with families. The turnout surpassed expectations.
“This book is for every child who has ever
felt different, overlooked, or unsure of who
they are,” said author Tara Hope. “Petie’s
journey reminds us that we are intentionally
created, wonderfully made, and fully
equipped to walk in the purpose God
designed for us.”
The successful turnout and community support marked a milestone moment not only for Tara as an author, but also for Battle Ground’s growing creative and faith-centered community. Families left with signed copies, photos, and a renewed message that every child is “kind of a big deal”—a core theme of Tara’s brand and upcoming books.
Help Your Son Know Who He Is in Christ
Petie’s MIGHTY ME Statements are simple, Bible-based affirmations designed to help young boys (ages 5–10) build unshakable confidence rooted in their identity as children of God. These powerful yet easy-to-memorize truths will plant seeds of courage, peace, and purpose in his heart — starting today.
What people are saying about Tara’s books
Petie the Pathetic Dump Truck Selected by Read Northwest for School Distribution
Battle Ground, WA — I Am Tara Hope is honored to announce that Petie the Pathetic
Dump Truck has been chosen by Read Northwest as one of the featured titles at their
annual fundraising gala. Through this partnership, Petie will be placed in over 40
schools across the Pacific Northwest, reaching hundreds of children with a message
of identity, courage, and purpose.
Read Northwest is a nonprofit organization passionate about equipping children to read and to love reading. Their mission goes far beyond literacy — they work to get uplifting, value- centered books into the hands of the children they mentor and teach. By curating stories that speak light, life, and truth, Read Northwest helps shape not only young minds but also young hearts.
Author Tara Hope Boehlke shared her excitement about the collaboration:
“I absolutely love the work Read
Northwest is doing with children. Their
heart to place books that inspire and
speak life into the next generation aligns
perfectly with my own mission. I’m
deeply honored that Petie the Pathetic
Dump Truck was chosen to be part of
this incredible effort.”
Through Petie, children are reminded that their worth doesn’t come from what the world says about them, but from the One who created them. Being part of Read Northwest’s initiative ensures that message of hope and purpose will reach classrooms and libraries throughout the region. To learn more about Read Northwest and their commitment to children’s literacy, visit www.readnw.org.
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