Kimberly Horch Headshot

Hello!

I’m Kimberly Horch!

I have always been a storyteller but threw myself into writing as my oldest son started reading. I would write (and illustrate!) stories for him and print them as photobooks. After my mom showed one of these with a friend and he asked where he could buy a copy, I thought about sharing my stories with children everywhere.

I’m driven to create. Every wall in our house doesn’t have a mural on it yet, but I’m getting there. Energy and enthusiasm are my greatest assets. I always have a dozen projects up in the air (and all over by bedroom floor).

My husband and I have lived all over the Pacific Northwest. I run a little free library because, well, I love books.

Represented by Lisa Gouldy and Marisa A. Corvisiero at Corvisiero Literary Agency.

Books:

SAWYER’S BIG IDEA September 9, 2025 from Magination Press

Articles:

MY NEW BIKE published in Little Thoughts Press: Issue 5 (February, 2023)

Awards: 

2022 Kids’ Choice Kidlit Writing Contest Finalist

2022 PBChat Mentorship Runner-up

Interviews & Media:

Video:

An interview with the Author and Illustrator of Sawyer’s Big Idea– YouTube

Podcasts:

You, Me, and the Writing Journey — Episode 10: Making Meaning and Creating Beauty out of Disappointments

The Kindness Matters Podcast — Spreading Joy One Act at a Time: Kimberly Horch’s Mission to Create a Kinder World

Print & Blog:

Back Matter Break Down — Interview With Kimberly Horch

Aimee Satterlee’s Book+Gift — Sawyer’s Big Idea Gift Pairing

Mary Boone: 6 Questions with Kidlit Creators — 6 Questions with Kimberly Horch

Maria Marshall: The Picture Book Buzz — PB25 Vibes September 2025

Writing for Kids (While Raising Them): Storystorm 2025 — Storystorm 2025 Day 22: PB25 Vibes Shares the Vibes

Little Thoughts Press Blog — Interview: Kimberly Horch

Kimberly Horch

Author, mom, day brightener

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