Dolly Venables

About:

As a writer, I bring my passion for helping others to fun children’s books illustrated by Stephen Riggins.

Though now retired, I am a lifelong elementary education enthusiast. While employed with the Huron School District, I absolutely loved engaging with students and trying to make an everlasting impact on them in their lifelong journey. It is very important to me to help young people become the very best they can be and assist them in learning all the important lessons they carry on well into adulthood. My desire to motivate young people to overcome obstacles, develop resiliency, and learn to conquer their fears is what drives me to get out of bed every single day.

Publications:

1. "This Thing Called Kindergarten” Published December 2023. *Amazon Best Seller

Annie discovers that change really can be a good thing, if you’re willing to take chances and embrace new opportunities! Meet Annie, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl whose big day has arrived. It’s time for Annie to start kindergarten. The problem is, she doesn’t want to go.

She is quite content staying home with her mother, where she feels safe and secure and is a tiny bit spoiled by the most important woman in her life! After a little gentle encouragement from Mama, Annie goes to kindergarten and discovers a whole new world of fun, fantasy, and friendship. Every day brings new adventures, and she is amazed by it all. Annie quickly realizes she is going to enjoy “this thing called kindergarten” very much.

2. "Pester Lester the Mischievous Moose” Published December 2024 *Amazon Best Seller

We’ve all heard the golden rule "Treat others as you wish to be treated” and it’s a great principle to live by. But do we? In this book, you’ll discover that Lester isn’t a mean moose; he just enjoys playing tricks on his friends. He likes to “pester” them, which is how he earned the nickname “Pester Lester.”

You’ll enjoy Pester Lester’s antics, but when his friends determine Lester needs to get a taste of his own medicine, he’s not so sure he likes it. Not only is he confused by their behavior, but he also dislikes how they are treating him. Suddenly, Lester knows what he has to do—he needs to apologize to his friends. He realizes he’s made a huge mistake.

3. Just to See You Smile: Coming March 2026

Current project: The manuscript for my cancer journey book is still in progress. If you are a publisher, I’d love to share it with you along with our detailed book proposal!