Stories That Inspire Care for Our Oceans
As a children’s book author, I share stories inspired by the wonders of marine life—where sea creatures work together to care for their ocean home, inspiring the next generation to protect our world.
For school visits, programs, or inquiries, please reach out by email.
Background and Services
Kristen Halverson is a children’s author, leadership scholar, and conservation advocate with a sprawling 37-book portfolio. Her work—spanning four traditionally published books with Pitney Publishers and a vast 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. As a certified language instructor and Red Cross water safety ambassador, she channels her diverse expertise into teaching children to safely explore the world's waters while building a lifelong love for nature.
Literacy Outreach Programming and Speaking Events & Indie Publishing Consultant
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.
Interested in booking a program or event? Please reach out by email for availability, fees, and logistics.
Kristen also offers independent publishing and editing consulting for children’s books. She would be delighted to help bring your story to life.
mele's song to luna coming this summer
Mele’s Song to Luna is a gentle invitation to care for our oceans, so their songs are never lost. When a young girl listens to the song of a humpback whale, she discovers it can travel farther than she ever imagined—even to the moon.
Sasha the Seal's big Heart: An Alaskan kindness story
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.
Mele's Magical Tides
New Release!
“One act of kindness creates waves of change”
Beyond the SuN
Beyond the Sun: Solène’s Orca Journey series follows a curious orca calf whose mother dreams of a strong, safe future for her daughter. A lyrical tale of learning about orcas and how they migrate along with their incredible family bonds.
The Magic Pearls
A captivating tale of marine life that brings an exciting shark and whale adventure and ocean wonder to young readers. This adventurous storybook celebrates the power of teamwork, the shark's role in the ocean, along with respecting the differences in others.
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.