Author · Veteran · Independent builder

Stories that teach feelings, and books for the years you spend rebuilding.

I write about solitude, connection, and emotional intelligence — and I build storybook studios that turn those same ideas into books made for one child, or one very good animal.

Portrait of Christopher Schroeder

Two storybook studios

Both are live, both are fully customizable, and both hand you a finished illustrated book.

An illustrated storybook page from EQ Storybook Studio

Personalized stories for growing hearts

EQ Storybook Studio

A fully customizable children's storybook generator that quietly teaches emotional intelligence. A few details about your child become a fully illustrated picture book about the feeling they are learning — confidence, calm, empathy or resilience.

An illustrated storybook page from Pet Storybook Studio

Bespoke illustrated editions

Pet Storybook Studio

Customizable storybooks starring your pet. Choose any animal, add any people you want in the story, and get a small illustrated adventure written and drawn around them.

The Art of Living Well

A four-book journey through solitude, self-discovery, and connection.

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About the author

Retired U.S. military veteran and former New York City Correction Officer, now writing and building tools that help people understand themselves and reconnect with other people.