Meet Jo Ann Kairys
I’m proud to be an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books that I hope children will want to read over and over again.
Story Quest Children’s Books is a special place for authors, parents, educators, illustrators and publishers who share a love for children’s literature.
- - Our stories celebrate young children’s magical, unbounded imagination.
- - We honor the rich cultural diversity of our children’s heritage by exploring unique and universal themes.
- - All of our books help make learning about science and nature fun, with information from top experts.
- - We are deeply committed to eco-friendly books, lead-free, child safe and made in the USA!
Author’s Blog

Children’s Book Fans Who Are You?
Children's Book Fans Who Are You? Authors? Illustrators? Publishers? Book Marketers? Please share your top, most tear-your-hair-out, unrelenting, disquieting frustration -- the one thing about your craft that, ABOVE ALL, keeps you awake at night. So, how can we … [Read More...]

Maurice Sendak – A Tribute from Sunbelievable’s Children’s Book Author
It hit me like a ton of bricks Tuesday afternoon, “Maurice Sendak dead at age 83.” The news broke through heavy chatter at a busy nearby store. Rarely do I ever hear TV in the background. But those few words pierced through. Why did they affect me so acutely? Much … [Read More...]

Florida Publishers Association — Do It Yourself Book Power: Spring Conference April 14, 2012
This conference was really worth attending! Here's a real-time summary from conference participants. Conference Overview These days, success in the publishing game is all about self-promotion. FPA’s Spring Fling Do It Yourself (DIY) conference focused on ways to … [Read More...]

5 Guaranteed Ways to Get Your Book into Bookstores
Welcome to Day #17 of Bloggers Read Across the Globe (BRAG) - Promoting Children's Reading and Literacy As the first annual BRAG event comes to an end, I'm happy to share one more article about book marketing. After all, we still love books. . . and seeing a child … [Read More...]


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