Northern Serenity Publishing

A cozy wooden tabletop covered in a scattered array of colorful children’s books, each with vibrant, whimsical illustrated covers featuring forests, stars, and friendly animals, all rendered as realistic printed hardcovers. A soft, knitted teal blanket peeks in from the edge, and a small enamel mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows sits nearby. Gentle afternoon light from an unseen window washes across the scene, creating warm highlights on glossy book covers and soft shadows between stacks. Photographic realism with a playful, inviting mood, shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field so the foreground book titled “Northern Serenity Adventures” is in crisp focus, while the rest fades into a dreamy blur.

Events & Readings

Explore our schedule of storytimes, school visits, and author showcases designed to inspire imagination and book-loving adventures.

Upcoming events

A cozy wooden tabletop covered in a scattered array of colorful children’s books, each with vibrant, whimsical illustrated covers featuring forests, stars, and friendly animals, all rendered as realistic printed hardcovers. A soft, knitted teal blanket peeks in from the edge, and a small enamel mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows sits nearby. Gentle afternoon light from an unseen window washes across the scene, creating warm highlights on glossy book covers and soft shadows between stacks. Photographic realism with a playful, inviting mood, shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field so the foreground book titled “Northern Serenity Adventures” is in crisp focus, while the rest fades into a dreamy blur.

Storytime Schedule

Join us for lively readings, friendly visits to schools, and chance encounters with our colorful characters. All ages welcome; check times and accessibility.

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A playful flat-lay of Northern Serenity Publishing book-themed merchandise arranged on a clean, white background in photorealistic detail. A vibrant children’s book with an illustrated snow-capped mountain and friendly dragon sits at the center, surrounded by a matching enamel pin, a soft cotton tote bag printed with the same cover art, a spiral notebook with doodled stars, and a colorful bookmark tassel spilling off the edge. Soft studio lighting evenly illuminates the scene, creating gentle, realistic shadows and crisp edges. The composition uses the rule of thirds to feel balanced yet lively, with bright, saturated colors and a modern, cheerful aesthetic that hints at upcoming merchandise.

Author visits

We bring picture book authors to classrooms, libraries, and clubs for read-aloud sessions, Q&As, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and teamwork.

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RSVP form

Use this form to share preferred dates, locations, and topics, so we can tailor visits to your students’ interests.

Please include your contact details and school or library information to help us follow up with options.

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Event details

We outline event types, eligibility, and what participants can expect during readings or workshops to help organizers plan participation.

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