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Recently Published…
It’s not easy to correct our friends when we know they are wrong. I’m not talking about differing opinions but cold, hard facts like how to count to 4. That’s exactly what Sam the snail needs to do before his friend Norton runs out of luck. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day Norton’s…
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Fan Favorite at Recent Author Visit:
I’ve known about yabbuts for a while. Having children of my own I heard them referenced quite frequently. Recently on a trip to the mountains though, a young friend of mine gave me quite a wonderful description of what a yabbut looks like and the book There Are No Such Things As Yabbuts was born.…
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EVENTS
Chelan Ku is so excited to be doing events in her community. Up next, Chelan Ku will be hosting a neighborhood book launch party to celebrate her 7th book, Norton’s Lucky Day. There will be snacks, games, prizes, and more. So often we finish something and move right along to the next thing. We’re all…
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Norton the Snail
A Crochet Pattern by Chelan Ku: When Chelan Ku was eight years old, her mother taught her how to crochet. Over the years her skills grew and crochet was one of Chelan’s many hobbies. As an adult, Chelan tried her hand at writing patterns and selling them on Ravelry. Those patterns are still available for…
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A Mistake and A Miracle
A Mistake And A Miracle July 2023 Much of my childhood, I was surrounded by books. There was a shelf in our basement that covered a half a wall, extending from the floor all the way to the ceiling. It was perfect for climbing and each and every inch of it was filled with books.…
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Mr. Beau Jingles Bookmark
Download your pdf copy of Mr. Beau Jingles corner bookmark to celebrate my new book Mr. Beau Jingles Is A Good Boy. Then, follow the instructions below to make your very own Mr. Beau Jingles corner bookmark. Step 1: Cut out your bookmark square using the light grey lines as guidelines. Step 2: Cut a…
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Thank you!
Thank you for signing up to stay up to date with Chelan Ku Books. Here are some things you can expect from Chelan Ku Books: Here are some things you will not receive from Chelan Ku Books:
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When It All Began
When It All Began June 2023 I vaguely remember sitting in the back of my mom’s car. The smell of gasoline drifts in through the window. I have a few moments to myself. I can hear the pump as my mother fills the gas tank. The sunlight is pouring through the window and I can…
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Advanced Reader Copies
Hello there. You have reached this page because you have volunteered to review my upcoming book in exchange for an advanced reader copy. Reviews can be posted on amazon anytime after launch. The book you have volunteered to review is #Just Can’t Choose and the planned launch date is Memorial Day 2023. For those outside…
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Get Ready For Your Child’s Author Visit
Renton Park Elementary and Endeavor Elementary parents, I look forward to meeting your wonderful children in their classroom soon! At your child’s author visit, they can expect a short presentation on how an author and illustrator both communicate through words and pictures, a reading by the author, and time to ask questions. Age appropriate time…