Ciara L. Hill is the founder of Soulful KidLit™, an international award-winning author, mindful book coach, and therapist, where she combines holistic coaching and creative guidance to help aspiring children’s picture book authors bring their stories to life with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Whether you’re navigating creative blocks or the self-publishing process, Ciara provides personalized support at every step.

Ciara’s books have been featured in PBS Kids, Real Simple magazine, Hello magazine, the New York Public Library, and more. Her book Shiloh and Dande the Lion won The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020 and was named “Best of the Best” by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. She is also the author of Soulful Holidays and Thank Fall, both seasonal best-sellers, as well as Cocoa Mistletoe.

About Story Time With Karyn: We believe every child deserves to see themselves in stories. Our low-stimulation, curriculum-aligned content celebrates diversity, teaches social-emotional skills, and creates cosy moments for families and classrooms.