Stories for
brave little
humans.
Picture books about self-expression,
belonging, and the magic of being
exactly who you are.
A storyteller raised among forests, animals, and a great deal of imagination.
Bryan grew up in a corner of the world where the woods did most of the talking — long afternoons under tall trees, conversations with creatures who didn't seem to mind the company, and a slow, steady habit of paying attention.
Now he writes picture books for children figuring out who they are and for the grown-ups who love them fiercely. His stories celebrate belonging, bravery, glitter, imagination, cardboard castles, and the radical notion that there is more than one right way to be a kid.
a book, he hopes, can be a
small, kind place to land
Two stories on the way, both arriving soon.
Sky's Got Glitter Ages 4–8 · October 2027A heartfelt and joyful picture book about a child learning to embrace self expression, shine confidently, and celebrate exactly who they are.
- a book about being seen, and being shiny
The Cardboard Castle Ages 4–8 · Date TBAWhere the ordinary becomes extraordinary, The Cardboard Castle reminds us that the best dreams are the ones we never outgrow.
- imagination, but make it portable
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You'll find news from the books, peeks behind the scenes, and regular updates from a household where three children, two writers, and approximately seven hundred imaginary friends all seem to live under the same roof.
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