Maranatha Crandell

Meet Maranatha Crandell, an 8-year-old powerhouse making her mark as an author, voice actor, and inspirational speaker. Maranatha discovered her love for storytelling at just 4 years old after reading The Chronicles of Narnia, and she hasn’t stopped since. She is the proud author of Aria’s Big Test, an Amazon #1 Hot New Release in Self-Esteem and Christian Fiction for Children. Her book follows Aria Garcia, a 9-year-old who faces fear and self-doubt when a surprise math test is announced. Through humor, courage, and faith, Aria learns that the real test is overcoming fear and believing in herself—an empowering message Maranatha is passionate about sharing with other young readers.

In addition to being an author, Maranatha is the voice of “Bernie” in The Hamster Show on Nickelodeon and was selected for the prestigious Traffic Sales and Profit Youth Initiative. She is passionate about acting, storytelling, and entrepreneurship, and she uses her talents to inspire other kids to be confident, courageous, and resilient.

As the Youth Keynote Speaker at the 2025 D.R.E.A.M. Experience Conference, Maranatha Crandell will encourage and uplift young audiences, showing them how to face their own “big tests” with faith, perseverance, and a fearless heart.