A mom, a notebook, and a lot of tiny brave moments.
Courtney writes the stories she wished she had on hand during her own children's first days and big feelings.
Courtney Owen
Children's author, mom, and collector of tiny brave moments
Springvale, Maine
Stories that feel like a gentle hand to hold.
Courtney Owen writes stories that wrap little hearts in comfort while giving them the courage to take brave first steps. As a mom who has walked her own children through first days, big feelings, and everything in between, she creates books that feel like a gentle hand to hold.
Her stories blend warmth, reassurance, and a dash of everyday magic to help kids feel seen, understood, and supported as they grow. When she isn't writing, Courtney can be found chasing sunshine with her family, collecting tiny moments that spark new stories, and cheering on the brave hearts of little readers everywhere.
Story times, book displays, and a lot of coloring.
Courtney reads at libraries and schools around Southern Maine, usually with a stack of coloring pages and a box of crayons. The Read, Color, and Craft sessions are built for preschool through second grade, and parents are always welcome to sit on the rug too.
Why a pocket hug?
Every book started as a real moment at home: a first day of school, a goodbye at drop off, a hard afternoon on the mountain. Courtney kept noticing the same thing. Kids do not need a lecture about being brave. They need one small, concrete reminder they can hold onto.
That is the pocket hug. A tiny heart, tucked away, that says love came with you. The books give children the story, and the printable pocket hug gives them something to carry.
“I absolutely loved this book! It's beautifully written and full of heart. You can tell how much care and thought went into every page. It's a wonderful story for children (and parents!) alike. Highly recommend!”
Bring the whole world home.
Three gentle stories for first days, big feelings, and brave beginnings. Storybook and coloring editions, shipped by Amazon.
Bring a story time to your library or classroom.
Courtney reads, colors, and crafts with young readers across Southern Maine. Dates fill a few weeks ahead.