Every great adventure begins with a story worth telling.

I'm JJ McKeever, founder and principal storyteller at Story Seekers Studio.

 

Writing books and novels for 15 years, I was inspired by two children who greatly enjoyed their favorite passions in life. For one, it was her collection of dragons; for the other it was ice cream. I thought they would get a kick out of being in their own story, so I wrote and published their stories.

I created Story Seekers Studio because I believe every child deserves the chance to experience the wonder of becoming the hero of a great adventure. I am also a great believer of reading, and it needs to be encouraged in young people. If a child enjoys reading fun books, they can handle more difficult texts as they advance through schooling and life.

I've always believed that stories have a remarkable power. They transport us to unfamiliar places, introduce us to unforgettable characters, challenge our imaginations, and sometimes help us discover something new about ourselves.

Through The Story Seekers Collection, I bring that experience to life in a uniquely personal way.

Each novel begins with getting to know the child who will become its hero, using their interests, personality, sense of humor, imagination, and the little things that make them special.

From there, I create an original adventure designed to entertain, surprise, and, most importantly, encourage the joy of reading.

My hope is that when a child finishes their own Story Seekers adventure or read the other books featuring kids just like them, they'll be eager to discover the next wonderful book waiting for them.

After all, the best stories don't just entertain us. They inspire us to keep reading.

JJ McKeever
Founder & Principal Storyteller, Story Seekers Studio