Splat / kitty calamity

My debut book, Splat/Kitty Calamity, is available at the link below!

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My illustrator, Gabriel Lehman, comes with me to all school visits. (He also happens to be my husband, so we carpool.)

About a week before our visit, we deliver coloring pages featuring the painting from “Splat”.

Gabriel created a 5’ wooden character with which the children can have their photo taken (and printed on our portable printer for them to take home).

Before reading the story, we pass out color tiles. When the child’s color is mentioned in the book, they get to jump up and go crazy!

After the story, we turn our attention to Gabriel, and he shows us how he creates the “Splat” character.

Fun fact: Gabriel was 7 when he created this character. Fun-er fact: I was in kindergarten when I wrote my first rhyming story (also known as a poem). This fact may not be more fun, but it’s my website, so…let’s say it is.

When he’s finished, the class gets to keep Gabriel’s drawing for the children to color.

We love signing the books for the kids. Not to brag, but we even spell our names correctly most of the time.

And, to show our appreciation for teachers letting us come and crash their party for a half hour, we bring gifts!

school visits

Not only do my illustrator and I create storybook endings, we are living one! The illustrator of my books, Gabriel Lehman, and I met at an art show and our first business meeting turned into what we consider our first date.

We love visiting schools and libraries as a team to share our passion for reading, creating, and writing through lively author/illustrator presentations.

Gabriel and I both have hidden disabilities; I am Type 1 diabetic and Gabriel is dyslexic, and we enjoy delivering positive and empowering messages through our visits.

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Illustrated by

gabriel lehman

About Me

I write children’s poetry featuring lots of wordplay, playful mischief, good intentions, and commas.

I am currently seeking a publisher for my most recent project.

I collect typewriters and treasures from my crow friends.

I live in the forest with my husband (/illustrator, Gabriel Lehman), our three dogs (Paper Airplane, Creature, and Sprout), and our rescue goldfish (Jennifer).

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If you are interested in an author visit, would like more information, or would just like to exchange facts about crows, drop me a line by emailing me at jamiekaylehman@gmail.com or by using the form below.

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