I'm so happy you want to tap into your creativity with me! I'm currently (Summer 2020) working on some new classes for writers, artists, and other creatives. Be sure to subscribe to my Epic Email for first dibs! I can't wait to meet you.

All of them! 

But if you can only buy one,  I recommend Shark Lady or Ocean Speaks for the kid who loves exploring, the Elements of Genius series for the kid who can't stop moving, the World of Weird Animals for the kid who loves playing outside, and Bunbun & Bonbon for the kid who can't get enough graphic novels! Oh, and Eat Your Rocks, Croc is perfect for the kid who loves all of these things!

But seriously, they're all pretty awesome.

Sure do! I have tons of keynotes, workshops, and sessions geared towards teachers, writers, and anyone looking to level up their creative freedom and enjoyment in their lives. I also teach teachers about modeling mindful creativity, so they can pass on these tools to their students. Email jesskeatingspeaks (at) gmail (dot) com to see if we're a fit! 

Definitely sign up for my Epic Emails. You can't discover your own creative voice if you're not exposed to lots see of amazing things -- and that's where my emails come in! You'll get a weekly dose of awesome to inspire you, help you see the beauty in the world, and most importantly, you'll keep your own creative expression top of mind every week. 

Absolutely. I love author visits! Email me at jesskeatingspeaks (at) gmail (dot) com and we'll get you set up! Check out this page for more details. 

No! I studied animal science in university, and received my Masters of Science degree in Zoology. I love having this background because it gives me interesting perspectives to add to all of my books! You can be a writer *and* many other things in life, if that's what you want to do! You are limitless.

Unfortunately, no. I have a lot of books on the go at once and am traveling often, so responding to reader submissions is pretty difficult. But I'd love to hear about your work -- you can tweet me @Jess_Keating! 

My best advice to fellow authors is to write about what excites you and makes you curious. Some authors say you need to write every day -- I don't agree with that! I think you should LIVE every day and spend lots of time paying attention, and take notes about what you love. These notes can become seeds to your stories over time. Oh, and don't forget to READ as much as possible! You'll learn so much from other books.

The world! I love learning new things about the world - whether it's something new about animals, people, or stories, there's always something interesting going on. Books are my way of sharing what's important to me. I write in so many different formats for different ages because I love so many things!

I would love to! Organizing author visits often takes place well in advance, so please speak to your teacher about contacting me. But, if I'm not able to visit, you can view some alternative virtual options in the "Store" tab of this website, starting in Fall 2020!