Who we are
Some stories refuse to stay quiet. They knock around in your chest until you finally sit down and write them.
Wild Feathers Books is the dream of writer and founder Amber Barnes — a small press built on the belief that children's books can do more than entertain. They can heal, ground, and grow a child's understanding of who they are and where they belong in the world.
Amber creates stories for the little ones still figuring themselves out — and the grown-ups who haven't stopped. Her characters wander, wonder, and sometimes end up somewhere unexpected (like a flamingo on a farm). Along the way, they discover self-love, practice kindness, and learn to listen to the world growing quietly beneath their feet.
At Wild Feathers, every book is a collaboration between authentic storytelling and art that breathes life into it. For Flamingo on a Farm, Amber partnered with illustrator Jena Comperatore, whose vibrant artwork gives the story its color, warmth, and unmistakable heart.
We believe nature has something to say, that every child deserves to see themselves in a story, and that the right book at the right moment can change how a child sees the world — and themselves.
Wild feathers land where they're meant to. We hope ours land with you.
📚 Find your next favorite story at wildfeathersbooks.com
Meet the Author
Amber Marie Barnes
Throughout childhood Amber was known for her bright and vivid imagination and never being afraid to dance to the beat of her own drum.
She is always excited to try new things and enjoys random adventures, travel, hiking, cycling, reading, cooking and spending time with her beloved family and friends.
While Amber enjoys being creative, she also works toward helping others and her community. Amber has spent most of her career in the behavioral health field advocating and using her voice to lift and support others.
Amber has long held a love of nature, animals and the world around her- especially birds. She decided to take her love of the world around her and the humans in it to share the stories she has long imagined by writing books for children centering around nature, empathy and kindness.
Meet The Artist
Jena Comperatore
Hello!Jena grew up always having a paint brush in hand. Her parents both have artistic backgrounds and always encouraged her to be creative and try new forms of expression.
Throughout high school Jena leaned towards a career in Art Advertising, and focused on Art and Design at a local vocational school. After she graduated her creativity took her towards a career as a hair stylist which she still enjoys today as a curly hair specialist.
Jena rediscovered her passion for watercolor during the pandemic and has continued ever since. Jena pursues her passion by having pop-up shops of prints, jewelry and other art around the Harrisburg, PA area.
https://fernandfungiart.etsy.com
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