🎸🐷🎶 Big News from the Barn!  🎶🐴🎤 www.livmclean.com I’m so excited to share my newest children’s book — The Barn Street Boys !  💛It’s a laugh-out-loud story for little ones ages 4–7 (and grown-ups too!)  about Portamus Pig  and Dude Donkey , two best friends who dream of being rock stars… but let’s just say their music is a bit  off-key! 🎵😂 This funny, heartwarming story reminds us that dreams are worth chasing — even if you have to make a little noise along the way.

By Liv McLean, Author & Illustrator There’s something magical about this time of year — the crisp air, the rustle of leaves, and the...

Revising Your Story: Beyond Polished Prose It has always been my intention and direction with my blogs to assist anyone coming into the...

Why Every Child Needs a Hat That Travels Through Time AVAILABLE TODAY AT AMAZON.COM www.livmclean.com Let’s be honest: the back-to-school...

The Long Road to Publishing: Why Patience is Part of the Process When you hold a finished novel in your hands, it can feel like magic....

The Top Two Reasons People Don’t Publish Their Book—Which Roadblock Describes You? Everyone has a story tucked away inside them. Some...

🏛️ Traditional Publishing: A Mythical Castle with a Few Cracks Let’s talk about the old-school dream for a second. You know the one: A...

....this is a page from "YOU ARE YOU, I AM ME AS A WRITER - Standing Firm Against Online Hate: Why “You Are You, I Am Me” Matters More...

Recently, I was called out by the "Grammar Police," who came correcting my new book "YOU ARE YOU, I AM ME," telling me that I had no idea...

Why the Right Book Can Change a Child’s World” By Liv McLean Author & Illustrator of Books That Spark Big Feelings and Bigger...

🎨 A Beautiful Life: Painting My Dreams, Creating My World By Liv McLean – Author, Illustrator & All-Around Dream Builder Some people...

Liv with a sweet friend! From My Heart to Your Bookshelf: The Real Stories That Spark My Children’s Books By Liv McLean – Author &...

"I'm Not Like You" written and illustrated by Liv McLean - available on July 30th, 2025 - www.livmclean.com Behind the Brush: The...

"I'm Not Like You" written and illustrated by Liv McLean - (coming soon- July 30th, 2025) Don't forget to leave a review...

🧡 “I’m Not Like You”: Teaching and Parenting with Diversity in Mind By Liv McLean, Children’s Author A couple of my illistrations for...

These illustrations are the begining of Liv's creations of her new book "I'm Not Like You!" - a book that helps children learn about...

www.LivMcLean.com “ Why Sharing Stories with Kids Matters More Than Ever” Close your eyes for a second and think back to your childhood....

“Why This Summer Should Be About Books, Not Screens – And How Liv McLean’s Stories Can Help” www.livmclean.com Summer break has...

What a way to ring in Canada Day - from here in Puerto Rico! I just wanted to say hello to everyone from sunny Puerto Rico and share some...

"Sailing into Summer Adventures: Lessons and Laughter with Shirley and the SS Sea Sparkle" Ah, summer holidays! A time for sun, fun, and...