Pathfinder Press is a family-owned business on a mission to help other families find their path to creating stories with purpose. We believe that every family has a story to tell!
One of the sweetest parts of creating Made to Fly Free has been partnering with Hannah. I’m a homeschooling mom with a story on my heart, and she’s a young illustrator stewarding her creative gifts so beautifully. There’s something really special about the people who help bring
A simple look at how preorders help us make better, thoughtful decisions as a family. Some parts of creating a children’s book feel more natural like the brainstorming, the writing, the story, the message you hope your children carry with them. But then there are the parts that we
Looking for meaningful ways to read Made to Fly Free with your children? Here are simple ideas for read-aloud time, nature study, bedtime conversations, and creative activities. Some books are read once and placed back on the shelf. Others become part of family life. They show up in the
Some days it feels like our kids are growing up in a very different world than the one we knew. A louder, faster world. A world constantly telling them who they should be. And if we’re honest as parents, that can feel a little heavy because we know our
One summer morning, our yard became a classroom. Not the kind with desks and worksheets. The kind with peeping, flapping wings, and three very observant children. Today I want to share the story behind my upcoming children’s book, Made to Fly Free. The Little Bird Who Started It All
Have you ever experienced that moment when you share something deeply personal, something vulnerable, and realize it’s the only way to move forward? That’s how I felt when I sent my new children’s book manuscript to my illustrator for the very first time. Handing over a story
Behind The Scenes
Curious What Really Happens Behind the Scenes of a Rebrand? When we first started dreaming about giving our brand a fresh new name and look, we didn’t call a big design agency or book a fancy strategy session. Instead, we did what we do best. We gathered around the
Behind The Scenes
Have you ever paused and wondered what your family’s story might look like in ten, twenty, or even fifty years? In the thick of homeschooling lessons, meal prep, laundry piles, raising kids (and even launching them), it’s so easy to stay locked into today’s to-do list.
Behind The Scenes
Have you ever walked a trail as the sun was setting, when the light starts to fade and every sound feels louder than it should? Without a light, even familiar ground can feel uncertain. But once you switch on a flashlight, your shoulders relax. You can see where to place
Behind The Scenes
When you hear the word pathfinder, what comes to mind? Maybe you picture pioneers heading into unknown territory, or a guide helping others navigate a winding trail through the woods. At its heart, a pathfinder is someone willing to go first, someone who clears a way so others don’t
Behind The Scenes
Have you ever felt that quiet nudge that something needed to change? Not just for the sake of change, but because it was the next right step? That’s exactly how we felt when we decided to change our family publishing company’s name from Talya Press to Pathfinder Press.
Behind The Scenes
We are happy to say that the launch of I Saw Bigfoot is in the books! And what an incredible launch week it was. What made it so incredible was all the love we felt coming through the special messages and encouragement we got from our readers. Toward the end