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 

Unextraordinary Memories

Unextraordinary Memories

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The girls woke in the morning to the sound of rain gently falling on the roof. The smell of something sweet like pancakes or waffles drifted up the stairs. Kay rolled over and pretended to be asleep. She could feel everything best if she closed her eyes and focused on how each thing felt. She wanted to remember all of it because it felt so good. The sound of the rain was calming and hypnotic. The sounds and smells of her Mom preparing breakfast downstairs felt safe. Feeling her sisters still lying on the floor next to her felt like love. These beautiful, unextraordinary memories stayed with her forever.

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The Girls

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