✨ The Star-Speckled Garden Reaches #1 on Amazon New Releases

Some news feels a little surreal to share—but in the most beautiful, grounding way.

Since its pre-sale release on April 11th, The Star-Speckled Garden has held the #1 spot in New Releases in its category on Amazon.

This book was never created with rankings or numbers in mind. It began as something small and meaningful—a gentle vision, nurtured over years, shaped slowly through a true collaboration between words and illustrations, with Benji Waters. To see it now finding its way into so many hands, and resonating enough to reach this kind of visibility, is something we don’t take lightly.

We’re incredibly grateful.

To everyone who has pre-ordered, shared, supported, or simply felt curious about this little story—thank you. You’ve helped bring The Star-Speckled Garden into the world in a way that feels both expansive and deeply personal at the same time.

As my first published work as a children’s book illustrator, this moment carries an added layer of meaning. It’s a reminder that quiet, heartfelt work has a place—and that stories rooted in softness, reflection, and imagination can truly connect.

For both of us, this milestone feels like a reflection of what this book has always been: a shared creation. A years-long collaboration where the words and illustrations grew together, side by side, shaping the story as one.

We know these moments can be fleeting, and that’s okay. What matters most is that this story is out in the world now—finding the readers it’s meant for.

You can explore The Star-Speckled Garden on Amazon here — currently available for pre-order, with copies beginning to ship on May 25th. It’s also now available as a Kindle eBook, thoughtfully formatted with guided viewing for a gentle, immersive reading experience.