Loveland Sisters Published Children's Books
Two young local authors published their first books in May 2026 as part of an educational homeschooling project.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Homeschooling
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Julia Dillon, 12, and Angela Dillon, 7, successfully published their own children's books in May 2026. Their mother designed the project to provide a hands-on learning experience for the pair during their homeschooling studies.
Why it matters
The publishing process served as an educational lesson in creative writing and marketing for the sisters. By working with editors and managing sales, the children gained practical insight into the publishing industry and business development.
Julia Dillon, 12, wrote and illustrated DANDE-LION, while Angela Dillon, 7, wrote Cutie Puffs and the Portal of Mushy, which Julia also illustrated. These works were released in May 2026 and are currently available at retail locations including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
The players
Julia Dillon
A 12-year-old author and illustrator who created DANDE-LION and provided artwork for her sister's book.
Angela Dillon
A 7-year-old author who wrote Cutie Puffs and the Portal of Mushy as part of her homeschooling curriculum.
The details
The sisters developed their stories by creating rough drafts before collaborating with editors to refine their texts and illustrations. To promote their work, they utilized various marketing tools, including yard stands and QR codes, to reach local readers in Loveland.
Timeline
May 2026: The books were officially published.
October 18, 2026: The authors will sell books at a local vendor market.
The Home Front
The sisters' project reflects a growing trend among homeschooling families to use real-world publishing as a cornerstone of project-based learning. This approach moves education beyond standard curricula to give students experience in professional creative and commercial fields.
Parents interested in encouraging similar literacy projects should consider reaching out to local editors for guidance on the refinement process. You can support the authors by visiting them at the vendor market on October 18, 2026.
The takeaway
Empowering children to treat their creative work as a professional product provides tangible lessons in communication and business. Aspiring authors can start by documenting their own story drafts and seeking feedback from family or local experts to refine their manuscripts.
Further reading
For more on educational strategies that incorporate creative projects, visit our Homeschooling section.
More information
You can Purchase DANDE-LION on Amazon to view the authors' work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Loveland Reporter-Herald.
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