Can I Make a Children’s Book?

Hi! I'm Sam Otis, and I've (maybe foolishly) embarked on a creative journey to publish a children’s book.

Follow my progress as I write and illustrate the story as well as wear all the other hats necessary to produce the final book. I’m sure everything will go exactly to plan. Sign up below for a front-row seat right in your inbox!

Young boy playing with a stuffed tiger amid a scatter of school supplies.

Project Update

The Day the Shadow Slept In will be available for purchase Spring of 2025.

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