Advocate. Publisher. writer.

Kathleen Welton is an award-winning author and publisher with a lifelong passion for storytelling. She is committed to celebrating the beauty of nature, particularly beaches, birds, and wildlife while promoting a sustainable future through her work. 

Her books share inspiration and fun adventures and have been honored with Best Book Awards, Literary Titan Book Awards, and Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Her current writing projects include picture books, novels based on her screenplays, and an ocean mystery series. 

Kathleen graduated from Stanford University with a BA in both English and Italian Literature. She earned a Certificate in Feature Film Writing with Distinction from UCLA Extension. 

During her book publishing career, Kathleen served in a variety of roles from sales rep and editor to vice president and publisher. As publisher for aka Associates, she collaborates with authors and organizations on award-winning and best-selling book series including Doodle Art Alley Books, Green Lights Books, Little Quote Books, and Puzzle Books for Fun.
For more, visit: akabooks.com

New Books 2024

The Magic Sea Turtle 
Pigs Have Wings 
Choo! Choo! Choo! The Train at the Zoo 
The Little Book of Quotes by Women, Second Edition 

New Books 2025-2027

Whoo! Hoo! Hoo! The Carousel at the Zoo 
Be WHOO You Are 
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star 
An Ocean Mystery Series
The Star Thrower: A Novel
Queen of Hearts: A Novel

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