Switz Co. grad, 812 student reporter goes #1 on Amazon for children's book

Cadyn is pursuing a pursuing a career in elementary education

(VEVAY, Ind.) – Cadyn Smithson is a 2024 graduate of Switzerland County High School who is majoring in elementary education at the University of Southern Indiana.

He is also a great writer and a close friend of The 812!

Smithson has combined his passion for elementary education and journalism to publish children's books. He released his first book at the age of 17.

He just released his second book and it quickly rose up the charts to be #1 on Amazon’s Children's General & Other Myth Books list. 

The book is called ‘The Secret of the Silent Seeds’ and it starts with a little girl named Isla who wants to grow a garden.

Here’s what happens next:

One day, when Isla is ready to give up, a kind and wise gardener visits her. With a twinkle in his eye, he tells Isla a secret: these aren’t just any seeds—they’re special seeds of patience, courage, and wisdom and they need something special to bloom: time, care, and an extra sprinkle of belief.

Follow Isla on her magical journey as she learns to water her garden with love and wait for the most extraordinary blooms of all. Will she discover the magic hidden in her seeds?

A heartwarming story about patience, growth, and the wonders that blossom when we least expect them. Perfect for little dreamers and big imaginations.

Learn more about Cadyn or buy the book here.