BOOKS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
As a children’s book author, I share stories inspired by the wonders of marine life—where sea creatures along with other animals work together to care for their ocean home, inspiring the next generation to protect our world.
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Background and Services
Kristen Halverson is a children’s author, leadership scholar, and conservation advocate with a sprawling 38 book portfolio. Her work—spanning from four published books with Pitney Publishers to an expansive indie library—inspires youth to protect the planet. Heavily inspired by her journeys from Hawaii to Alaska, where she hikes and documents incredible wildlife and marine ecosystems, Kristen writes to spark wonder, courage, and compassion.
Literacy Outreach Programming and Speaking Events
Since 2016, Kristen Halverson has delivered engaging public library programs across the Midwest, Colorado, and Hawaii. Her work has inspired young audiences for over a decade, fostering a love for storytelling and environmental stewardship.
Through her books and children’s programs, she encourages young readers to care for animals, oceans, and the natural world.
where kindness swims: A glacier friendship tale
Coming this August: Meet Sasha, a sweet-natured Alaskan seal who believes that being kind and thoughtful is the best thing she can do every day. Whether she is gliding across the winter ice or swimming alongside her massive whale friends, Sasha’s heart is as big as the ocean she calls home.
Juneau bear's dandelion soup fall release
In development, this engaging Alaskan picture book celebrates sharing and friendship. This book includes a dynamic post story educational resource to learn about Alaskan bears.
The echo in the ice: A Sea otter melody in development
A heartwarming Alaskan adventure about the power of kindness and thoughtfulness! Coming this late fall though Ingram Content! This is the 3rd book in Halverson's Alaskan Kindness Series and includes an engaging post story classroom activity tool kit about sea otters.
One Wave at a Time Mission
I invite beach communities around the world to join a Day of Caring: One Wave at a Time—
a shared effort to remove plastic and debris from our shores and protect the oceans that sustain us.
Every piece of plastic removed is one less threat to marine life.