Your picture book deserves to exist in the real world.

You’ve carried the story long enough.
I’ll show you how to finally publish it — step by step, without overwhelm.

You’re stuck because publishing feels confusing.

❓ Do you illustrate it yourself… or hire someone?
❓ What size should it be?
❓ How do ISBNs even work?
❓ What if you do it wrong?

When you’re a busy parent.
Or teacher.
Or retired … but finally ready.

It’s not that you don’t care.
It’s that you don’t have time to untangle the industry alone.

You’re not stuck because you’re not creative.

For people who want to share their story.

WRITING + SELF-PUBLISHING COURSES

Without overcomplicating it.

Free Writing Workshop

Self-Publishing Course

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FROM MY STUDENTS:

“I started the course with only an idea for my book — and within a few months, I had a completed file ready for the printer.

This course saved me SO much time.”

Michele Michael, Artist + Mom of 2

If I can do it, you can too!

These are the books I’ve written, illustrated, and brought to life — start to finish.

Holding your own book in your hands changes everything.

You can order directly or find them in local shops.

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These books started as ideas,
just like yours.

Inside Publish That Picture Book, students follow clear, manageable steps from draft to finished, print-ready file.

This could be you.

See My Students Books

Hi, I’m Kristen!

Artist/Author/Mama Bird

About Me

Check out my blog for self-publishing guides + tips

Featured

A Peek Inside My Little Studio + Nursery

A lot has changed around here since our baby was born including my studio space!! It’s now part studio and part nursery. I thought today I’d show you around all the updates and how we fit everything in here! It was a good challenge and forced us to practice being as efficient as possible. Enjoy!

How to Get Your Children's Book into Local Stores: A Step By Step Guide

Once you’ve done all the work of creating your children’s book, it’s time to sell it!! Selling at fairs, schools, and online are awesome ways to get your book out there, but getting your book onto the shelves is an effective way to reach more people. It was such a daunting process for me, so I created How to Get Your Children's Book into Local Stores in 8 Simple Steps. I hope it helps : )

A peek inside my little studio

Do you work from home doing what you love in a creative office space or home art studio? Today I'm sharing a peek inside my little studio and hope you gain some organizing ideas and some inspiration for small spaces and creative interiors for more creative living alignment in your workday.

How to Self-Publish a Children's Book in 5 Steps

Have you finished your book, but overwhelmed as you try to navigate the world of self-publishing? I've been there! This is why I wrote How to Self-Publish a Children's Book in 5 Steps. Here, I break down the most important pieces of how I got my children's book published. I'm all about simple actionable tasks so I hope these help you to finally share your book with the world!

Keeping Kids Busy At Home With Free Activity Sheets

Looking for free things to do at home with kids? Try these activity sheets for toddlers! If you love exploring the outdoors, there's even a maze to help Little Bird reach the summit of Mount Bachelor : ) It's a great way to keep your kids busy indoors while using their imaginations and creativity.

How To Write and Illustrate a Children's Book: A Step-By-Step Guide

Learning how to write and illustrate a children's book is a process and the best way to learn is by starting your book now and DOING it! I created a step-by-step guide to help you through each step of the way. It's important not to get too ahead of yourself in order to minimize overwhelm and burn out. I hope this resource helps you in your creative journey and you continue to do what you love!