Where Do My Brothers Go? Cover Reveal!

A few months ago I was listening to the Moms Who Create Podcast. The episode was an interview with author Allison Olson, who was talking about adoption (her own and the adoption of her child, as well as her book about adoption.) Olson said something along the lines of writing what you know... And after a quick internet search I knew I needed to write a children's book about a blended family, based on my own family.

Where Do My Brothers Go? is about a 4 year old girl, Jeannie, who has an older sister and two older half-brothers. Jeannie and her sister live with their parents, but their brothers share their time between their dad's house and their mom's house. It's written in a simple, easy-to understand way, and explains that even though Jeannie doesn't get to see her older brothers every day, they still love her very much! 

The illustrations are bright and colorful. I drew each by hand with pen, then scanned and colored them digitally. They depict Jeannie spending time with just her sister and parents, playing sports, and going on vacation (sometimes her brothers come along and sometimes they don't.) It also shows her brothers spending time with their mom in a positive way.

This book is near and dear to my heart. I talk a lot with my own 4 and 6 year olds about how I am not their brothers' mommy. I know it will be some years yet before they really understand what having a blended family means. But until then, I want them to know that no matter what our family looks like - they are so, so loved!  

The official release date of Where Do My Brothers Go? will be late August of this year. Keep an eye out on my social media accounts for the announcement of pre-orders, coming soon!