Our story
Born from a whisper, rooted in grace.
The story behind the ‘Even When’ books that help growing hearts heal.
Chapter one
A conversation between hearts.
It all began over countless cups of tea. Long, unhurried conversations between two women from different worlds, connected by heart. A shared sense that children needed gentler words to hold onto, when their world suddenly changed.
Both had witnessed the quiet pain divorce leaves in children’s hearts, and knew that sometimes, the people children love most are the hardest for them to talk about.
Chapter two
Where storytelling meets therapy.
That conversation became a calling. A way to help children name their feelings, find their calm, and remember that love endures, even when life changes.
What started as a single story grew into six, each one exploring a different emotional challenge children face when families change. Together, Jessie’s therapeutic expertise and Jen’s storytelling and marketing background ground every book in the principles of bibliotherapy, using storytelling as a tool for emotional healing.
Chapter three
The power of divine timing.
When it came time to find an illustrator, Jessie immediately thought of her uncle, a talented illustrator whose work had always moved her. But he was recently retired and in the middle of a big move, and gently declined. For a moment, it felt like a door had closed.
Until, in the most ordinary of moments, another one opened.
During a casual conversation Jen never could have anticipated, an illustrator mentioned almost in passing that she’d been commissioned to create artwork, even illustrating a friend’s baby shower book. Jen’s heart skipped. Could this be it? She shared the manuscript, waited, and soon had her answer. It was a yes.
It felt unmistakably divine, as though each person had been placed in the same story at exactly the right time. What looked like a string of coincidences carried the quiet signature of something greater.
They still get goosebumps every time they talk about it. It feels less like something they created, and more like something they were entrusted to bring into the world.
A series born from love, grace, and an unwavering belief that children deserve stories that help them feel seen, safe, and understood.
Meet the team
Three women, walking this journey together.
Jessie
Therapeutic Lead
A qualified social worker with a master’s degree specialising in play therapy, Jessie supports children through difficult transitions, and brings therapeutic insight and warmth to every story.
Jen
Storytelling Lead
With a background in storytelling and a heart for children’s literature, Jen translates big life changes into gentle, relatable narratives that offer comfort to growing hearts.
Cristine
Series Illustrator
Bringing Lily and Zac’s world to life, Cristine uses soft, warm illustrations to create a visual sanctuary where children can safely explore their feelings.
Our shared promise
That every child will know they are deeply loved, even when…
Even When… I have two homes is now published and available worldwide. Book 2, Even When… It’s not my fault, follows in the coming months, with Books 3 to 6 in active development.
Each story builds on our mission: helping children understand their emotions, one heartfelt story at a time.