FOUNDER | CEO | BESTSELLING AUTHOR | ILLUSTRATOR | CHILDREN’S BOOK CONSULTANT & COACH | KIDLIT INFLUENCER | CHILDREN’S BOOK MARKETING STRATEGIST | PUBLISHER | COURSE CREATOR | ENTREPRENEUR

KeriAnne N. Jelinek is a bestselling children’s author and the CEO & Founder of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing, LLC., The KidLit Author, Inc., and The Bookish Teacher, Inc. Since 2022, she has written and published more than 180 children’s books, many of which have reached #1 in Top New Releases and Best-Seller categories. Her stories are enjoyed by children in homes, schools, libraries, and bookstores around the world.

With over 25 years as a teacher, music educator, and performer, KeriAnne brings her passion for education and creativity into everything she does. She holds certifications in K-12 Music, Elementary Education, Social Media Marketing, and Generative AI Strategy, blending traditional teaching expertise with modern digital innovation.

As the founder of The KidLit Author, a resource hub for indie children’s writers, she equips authors with tools to confidently market their books and build lasting readerships. Through her courses, publishing, marketing, coaching, tech support, and consulting services, she has supported more than 200 authors worldwide while continuing to grow her own publishing success.