Loveland Sisters Published Children's Books in May
Local siblings Julia and Angela Dillon debuted their first written and illustrated stories earlier this year.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Homeschooling
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Loveland siblings Julia and Angela Dillon published their own children's books in May 2026. The young authors collaborated with editors to refine their work, which includes both original writing and illustrations.
Why it matters
The project was designed by their mother to serve as an educational lesson in the publishing process for her homeschooling daughters. This hands-on approach allowed the sisters to gain experience in creative writing and business marketing.
The authors, Julia Dillon at 12 years old and Angela Dillon at 7 years old, completed their project after spending five days editing illustrations. Their works are currently available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
The players
Julia Dillon
Julia is a 12-year-old author and illustrator who wrote and created the artwork for her book titled DANDE-LION.
Angela Dillon
Angela is a 7-year-old author who wrote the story Cutie Puffs and the Portal of Mushy.
The details
Julia wrote and illustrated 'DANDE-LION', while Angela wrote 'Cutie Puffs and the Portal of Mushy', a book featuring illustrations by Julia. To promote their work locally in Loveland, the sisters utilized marketing strategies such as QR codes and yard stands.
Timeline
The books were published in May 2026.
The sisters will sell their books at a vendor market on October 18, 2026.
Culture Shift
This project follows a pattern set by the rise of independent youth-led publishing projects where young creators utilize digital platforms to bypass traditional gatekeepers. The trend highlights a shift toward early entrepreneurship in the digital age.
Readers in the Loveland area can support these young authors by visiting their upcoming booth at the local vendor market. The books are also available online for those interested in exploring independent literature written by local youth.
The takeaway
Empowering children to pursue creative projects like writing and publishing can provide valuable lessons in discipline and entrepreneurship. Local families may find that similar hands-on projects offer an effective way to supplement traditional learning.
What happens next
The sisters are scheduled to sell their books at a local vendor market on October 18, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local educational initiatives at Loveland homeschooling.
More information
You can Purchase DANDE-LION on Amazon to view the sisters' work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Loveland Reporter-Herald.
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