Well hello!

I make books that spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and connect kids to the world around them.

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The email everyone's talking about.

Epic Email is for uncommonly curious & creative people. Get notes from my studio with the link below!

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Well, hello!

I make books that spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and connect kids to the world around them.

Get Epic Email

The email everyone's talking about.

Epic Email is for uncommonly curious & creative people. Spark wonder and creativity in just 10 minutes a week.

A little intro:

I'm an author, cartoonist, zoologist, & lover of all things creativity & nature.

Just between us, I believe:

  • Everyone is deeply creative, & that creativity is self care. 
  • Wonder is the root of both science and creativity—it fuels exploration.
  • The natural world is endlessly inspiring -- and we ought to protect it.

...I’m here to help kids explore the earth and find their place within it.

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Here, we're all about...

A bit about me...

Hi! I'm a writer, zoologist, and artist with a relentless curiosity about the world and the stories and creativity it inspires.

In my work, I explore the crossroads of science and creativity—where wonder meets discovery. I write about animals, wonder, creativity, and the art of noticing the world around us, making stories and books that invite readers to look closer, dream bigger, and connect with what they love.

Because life itself is adventure, and a happy one will always involve curiosity, discovery, and creating a connection to the wonderful world around you. 

READ MORE ABOUT ME HERE âź©
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“Jess Keating educates her readers like a master teacher.”

Margie Myers-Culver - Educator & Librarian

 

 

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