Children’s books that inspire curiosity, spark conversations and tackle life’s big challenges.

Meet the Author

Raven J. Hannah is a passionate advocate for children’s education and well-being, blending nearly two decades of experience in early childhood education with her love of storytelling. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds through creative learning opportunities.

As the owner of Creative Learning Childcare and Preschool, one of the highest-rated home childcare programs in Iowa, Raven has spent 14 years fostering a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for children. Her expertise and commitment to quality care earned her a seat on the Governor of Iowa’s Childcare Task Force, where she worked to shape policies that benefit families and childcare providers across the state.

Raven’s books reflect her deep understanding of children’s needs, tackling important topics with warmth, humor and creativity. Whether addressing anxiety, fostering empathy, or helping kids defeat the pesky booger pirates and stop germs in their tracks, her stories aim to empower children and their grown-ups and inspire meaningful conversations.

When she’s not writing or running her childcare, Raven enjoys homeschooling her two children, overspending at bookstores and gardening.

Author Visits

An author visit should be more than just reading a book- it’s an invitation to dive deeper. With interactive activities and meaningful discussions, students explore big ideas in ways that stick with them long after the story ends.

  • Gavin Gallant and the Super Scary Sleepover

    On Kickstarter July 2025

    Therapy-based coping skills for kids who deal with anxiety.

    Includes:

    ~Class pack prior to visit with a personalized letter or video, activities and class challenges. ~Chapter reading and group practice of one skill. ~Group activity of additional coping skill. ~Craft activity- bracelet making ~Group Game- Calm Quest ~Teacher incentives

  • The Booger Pirates

    Coming fall 2025

    Discover how germs invade the body and all the ways your body fights back!

    includes:

    ~Class pack prior to visit with a personalized letter or video, activities and class challenges. ~Book reading ~Group demonstration of how germs spread. ~Craft activity- germ-fighting comic strips ~Teacher incentives ~Lunch with the author contest

  • A Wombat Butt Does What?!

    Coming fall 2026

    Focused on animal adaptations and ecology.

    Includes:

    ~Class pack prior to visit with a personalized letter or video, activities and class challenges. ~Book reading ~Animal ambassadors to interact with. ~Group game- adaptation mad libs ~Craft activity- the perfect camouflage ~Teacher incentives

Get in touch.

Whether you’re interested in scheduling an author visit, exploring a collaboration, or just want to chat about books and building our community through storytelling, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime!

Iowa Governor's Childcare Task Force
Creative Learning receives 5 star rating