Advocate. Publisher. writer.
Kathleen Welton is an award-winning publisher and writer.
As publisher for aka Associates, she collaborates with authors and organizations on award-winning and best-selling series including Doodle Art Alley Books, Little Quote Books, and Puzzle Books for Fun.
She shares inspiration and fun adventures where dreams take flight in her picture book series including Little Owl, Myrtle the Turtle, and Peg the Pig. She creates compelling stories that explore the intersection of personal growth and collective change in an eco-fiction novel and an ocean mystery trilogy, forthcoming from Green Lights.
Kathleen champions the beauty of beaches, birds, and wildlife while promoting a sustainable future through her work. She supports organizations from the Chicago Bird Alliance and the Chicago Parks Foundation to Lincoln Park Zoo and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Fueled by a lifelong love of learning, Kathleen holds a BA in English and Italian Literature from Stanford University. She earned a Certificate in Feature Film Writing from UCLA Extension.
When she is not writing, Kathleen enjoys getting lost in a good book and exploring the shores of Lake Michigan.
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