Big feelings? Bring them on. 🌟
Family-created, not corporate. Books + bundles + companion tools. Courageous focus on naming and welcoming hard emotions.
We started Kindred Colors Press as a family-created, art-driven home for children's books and tools that turn feelings into connection. Our debut title, Crying in Color, grew from our belief that tears carry wisdom, beauty, and connection.
As parents, educators, and artists, we know how powerful it is when children see their feelings reflected on the page — and when grown-ups are invited to journey alongside them.
Turning feelings into connection 💜
For us, kindred means belonging — family, community, and connection. Colors reflect the beauty and richness of life: the full spectrum of feelings and the diversity of experiences that make us who we are.
Our vision is simple: to create beautiful books and resources that help every reader feel safe, seen, and supported. Whether you're a child, a parent, an educator, or simply a book lover, you are part of our kindred community.
Crying makes us soft, strong, and alive. 🌱
This is the heartbeat of our work. We create stories that give children — and their grown-ups — permission to feel deeply, to see crying as strength, and to embrace the wholeness of being human.
By sharing books, bundles, and keepsakes, we're building more compassionate homes, classrooms, and communities — one story at a time.
The family behind the colors
Kate San Juan — Author
Kate San Juan is a former early childhood educator and education consultant with an M.S. in Early Childhood Education. She has dedicated her career to supporting teachers, schools, and families in welcoming children's voices and big feelings. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Kevin, and their two daughters. Crying in Color is her debut children's book.
Kevin San Juan — Illustrator
Kevin San Juan is a Chicago-based creative—musician, painter, coder, builder—who brings imagination to life through watercolor. He lives with Kate and their daughters, where family life overflows with art, music, and big feelings.
💜 Here we are, feeling it all — and turning those feelings into stories to share.
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Together, let's bring more beauty, bravery, and belonging into the world.
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