Hey, you! So nice of you to click to learn more about me, Kristina Henson.
I live in Upstate New York with my daughter, a Golden Retriever, and two cats. Before writing and illustrating my two books, One Hundred Birds Telling One Hundred Little Stories and Letters to Lily, I maintained a blog and regularly published personal essays while working in the graphic design industry by day and devoting the majority of the rest of my time doing what I love the most — writing and creating books. I love everything about books. With all that’s inside of them—the things I can learn, the places I can travel to, the characters I can fall in love with—what isn’t there to love?
I can define myself by being so many things: a mother, a daughter, a sister, an artist, an author, a designer. But most importantly—and what I remind myself of often—is that I am a woman who needs to create. 
I hope you enjoy a peek into my studio and life. 
Kristina 

A Penny Puppy and a Pocket of Love

A Penny Puppy and a Pocket of Love

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I was looking forward to the storm this weekend. It felt like the perfect excuse to stay in my pajamas and be present in the studio, with no distractions.

I met with my writing group Saturday morning and felt inspired and grateful to be among such bright, generous people who are also beautiful writers. And then—well. We all know what happened. The unimaginable. Again.

Yesterday, I pulled myself together enough to take a walk with Jazzy. The park was empty. No other voices. No other footprints in the snow. The sound of the creek soothed my soul and steadied my nerves.

Can art be an act of resistance? I’ve always believed it could be, though lately I’m not so sure. What I do know is that for my own mental health, I needed to make something.

So here is a little Penny puppy, with a pocket of love. I hope, even for just a moment, it brings you a small glimmer of joy.

Be well.
Be kind to yourself and others.
Check on your neighbors.
Do something to soothe your soul.

xo

Back in Stock, A Birthday Trip, and Tiny Elephants 🐘

Back in Stock, A Birthday Trip, and Tiny Elephants 🐘
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