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 

Proof of where is all started

Proof of where is all started

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One of the questions I often get asked is, "how long have you been writing and illustrating your stories"? Well, the answer is that I have been giving a voice to inanimate objects, animals, and critters for as long as I can remember.

I wrote "The Life Story of a Washing Machine" in Sister Anne Ferry's classroom, 4a. I'm glad my Mom saved our schoolwork throughout the years. It's neat to look back and see that I have mostly stayed the same. I still talk to my washing machine. I still imagine myself living inside the poems I write and make up stories about what the birdies are singing to each other.

I think I deserved better than a "good" stamp from Sister Anne – clearly, she didn't appreciate that our washing machine didn't like her button eyes being pushed.

Momma Bird

Momma Bird
Sleepy Bugs

Sleepy Bugs
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