A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world.
The world is filled with forts.
Tiny worlds within this world,
safe as coat pockets.
Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it’s a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.
Debut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. Forts encourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong.
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⭐”Venit’s lyrical text reads aloud well and includes beautiful turns of phrase and rich vocabulary that conjure up feelings of tranquility, while Pak’s delicately luminous illustrations convey a powerful sense of place…”
Kirkus Starred Review
“…it’s a serene offering that celebrates the impulse to carve out one’s niche within the larger world.”
Publishers Weekly
Forts will release July 2025. You can preorder at the links below.
For a signed copy, preorder from Dotters Books by 7/29/2025.
Be sure to ask for it to be signed, either for pickup at the store or to be mailed to your home.
Katie Venit 