- Jen Bagan

About Me

I’ve always been a reader. Growing up as an only child, I found that Frances, Sylvester and the Lorax were great company. My fate as a lifelong book-lover was sealed in the fourth grade when I read THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH. I couldn’t wait to write my book report and share all of the wonders of Milo’s absurd adventures. Reading is comfort and magic – always there when I need it!

I’ve also always been a writer, in one form or another. I’m a big movie buff and tried my hand at screenwriting for a while. Though writing for children was never something I explored, I’d always had a deep love of children’s books and added to my collection well into adulthood. When my two beautiful children came along, I was immersed in their stories and my writing focus shifted to where it was always meant to be – picture books. I’ve been on my picture book writing journey for the past several years, through all of the highs and lows that this industry can dish up. It’s not for the faint of heart, but I believe it will all be worth it when I hold my own book in my hands one day.

I live in Portsmouth, NH – a beautiful seaside town just north of Boston. I share my home with my two kind, funny and smart children (both book lovers – phew!), my husband and our rescue pup, Milo (of course!)