Hi! I'm Jake Harmer
We have 4 young kids. A few years ago I was reading the kids some pointless children's book about a Unicorn Cat and thought- this is the equivalent of feeding my kids Wonderbread!
I decided that I wanted to make illustrated children's books for them based on stories of our ancestors- stories that would connect them with our heritage and teach them valuable lessons.
Most modern children's books have very rudimentary, simple drawings or sketches (that are as rich as the stories themselves). I wanted my books to be full of rich, detailed images that conveyed what life was really like.
Now, with the help of modern art creation techniques, I can create stories and illustrations that are high quality and complex.
I hope this project can help your children and grandchildren connect with their ancestors and draw strength from their stories.
Connect with us! We'd love to hear from you.
Meet Our Writers:
Emily Hatch
Emily Hatch was raised in Logan, Utah and was part of the first graduating class at Ridgeline High School. She was a full time missionary in Argentina and then graduated from Brigham Young University with a major in Spanish and a minor in English. She is an avid reader and has read all of the Harry Potter books over 22 times.
Emily currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and two daughters. She loves playing pickleball and eating anything sweet. Emily has written 10+ books for Family History Storybooks now, and loves learning about the amazing lives of those that came before her as she crafts story books.
Madi Harmer
Growing up in Southern Oregon, Madi’s family lived on her grandparents’ 40 acre farm. From Oregon, Madi moved to Provo to attend BYU, served a mission in Knoxville, Tennessee, then returned to Utah to finish her Physics Education degree. She is currently loving life with her husband Scott and their two kids. They live in Stansbury Park, Utah, and love to do puzzles, go camping, and work in the yard together.
Madi absolutely delights in the opportunities she has to learn about your ancestors as she brings their stories to life through narrative and image.