Jason F. Wright is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Kindness Card Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to encouraging simple acts of generosity for the unhoused and hungry.

He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature, including the international bestseller Christmas Jars, which inspired a feature film and a global movement of giving. His stories are known for their themes of faith, kindness, hope, and everyday miracles.

Jason is the Writer in Residence at Southern Virginia University. His work has appeared in hundreds of outlets worldwide, including The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Deseret News, The Washington Times, and Real Simple. He has also appeared on national television and syndicated programs, including GMA3 and The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing messages about kindness, faith, and the power of small, intentional acts of service.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Jason has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students, educators, businesses, churches, and community groups about kindness, leadership, storytelling, and purposeful living. Through his writing, speaking, and nonprofit work, he encourages individuals and families to look outward, lift others, and create lasting traditions of generosity.

Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Jason has lived in Germany, Illinois, Oregon, and Utah. He now lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with his wife, Kodi. They have four children they love, and five grandchildren they love even more.