Little Mouse Lost In the News!
In addition to sharing the story of Little Mouse Lost itself, Grahn is happy to be setting an example for her own kids: Have an idea? Run with it. “It’s about showing them that there are no obstacles to trying something new,” she says. “Just because you aren’t an author today doesn’t mean you can’t become one.”
Grahn's passion for publishing and learning how to self-publish led her to develop SkaneBones Publishing, a business for children’s books. She hopes to continue to speak at schools and begin workshops with community members interested in actualizing their writing. Little Mouse Lost holds an empowering message for our daughters. It’s a rarity, Grahn discovered, to have children’s books featuring young female protagonists solving their own problems.
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Getting "Lost" with the Grahns
The Grahns aren't afraid to wander into the unfamiliar. After working 15 years in the medical device industry, Valerie turned her attention towards children's books. All three children play a major role in the process, from developing story ideas to finding an illustrator for the book. "My favorite part was picking out the illustrator. We went online and looked for them. We liked Tracey so we emailed her," said Lukas. "I liked it when the first printed book came to the house. It's up in my room," adds Maeven. In a narrator's voiceover, Dennen exclaims her favorite part is the "Where's Little Mouse?" on every page. Little Mouse Lost is currently the only book published under Skanebones Publishing, but Valerie has a few ideas percolating. Maybe it'll become a series. Stay tuned.