A girl holding a lollipop is being chased by a swarm of bees.

children’s author • illustrator • teacher

I create warm, character-driven picture books filled with curiosity, humor, and heart.

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Selected Work

a child is offering another child a strawberry and inviting her into a garden.

A young girl consults the Oracle at an ancient Greek temple before embarking on her journey.

A boy is about to blow out the candles on a cake but it's not his birthday. The birthday girl is looking at him wondering if he'll do it.

Children with backpacks waiting at a neighborhood bus stop near a stop sign as a yellow school bus pulls up.

Maple the detective character sheet

green mushrooms illustration

Hello, I’m Helen.

I’m a children’s author-illustrator and former kindergarten teacher. I’m drawn to stories about belonging, taking small but brave steps, and milestone moments that feel big to young children.

Helen Deasy photo

red mushroom spot illustration

My Process

1. Composition

2. Value Studies

3. Color Blocking

4. Ink & Finish

open mail box image with mail popping out

Let’s make something wonderful.

small daisy illustration

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For publishing and representation inquiries, school visits, or just to say hello, I’d love to hear from you.

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