Renee Bolla

09/25/2026

Resharing a piece I wrote for Detroit Mom and opening the conversation. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

“Maybe our job isn't to raise daughters who know how to avoid danger. Maybe it's to raise daughters who know their worth . . . and sons who know how to give that worth the respect it deserves.”

🔗 https://detroitmom.com/the-conversations-i-never-wanted-to-have-with-my-daughters/

How much truth is enough? Renee reflects on preparing our kids for the world without teaching them to fear it after a moment over the summer that sped up a conversation she hoped could wait until her daughters were older.

After reading, we want to know: have you found yourself navigating similar conversations with your kids?

09/07/2026

Spent the day at the Michigan State Fair spreading the joy of reading. Thank you for partnering with A Pop of Indie: Traveling Book Fair and supporting Michigan indie authors. It was so much fun sharing our stories with little readers. My favorite moment was when a little girl ran over to me to tell me she has my picture book, Finding Bunny, and it is her favorite book. She reads it every night and has memorized the words. 💜 It’s moments like this that make being an author worth it.

07/18/2026

This week’s picture book creation camp is a wrap! Cheers to all our little authors. 🎉

07/15/2026

Just another day as a children’s author cheering on the next generation of storytellers.

Happy writing campers! 📝

07/15/2026

A Small Idea That Keeps Growing 💫

I wanted to create a space where young storytellers could dream up big ideas, create unforgettable characters, and discover the joy of writing their own picture books.

A year ago, this was just an idea. Now, that little idea has grown into multiple Picture Book Writing Camps, welcoming aspiring authors from 1st through 5th grade.

Watching these young writers find their voice has become one of my favorite parts of being an author.

Here’s to the next generation of storytellers. I can’t wait to see where their stories take them.

06/26/2026

Day 2 of Pop of Indie’s Picture Book Creation camp is in the books (pun intended 😉)

Today was packed with bookish games, learning about the different types of illustrations in a picture book, adding details to our picture book drafts, meeting local Michigan authors, bookish crafts and lots of fun.

See you tomorrow!

06/23/2026

Day 1 at Pop of Indie’s Picture Book Creation Camp.

Today was all about getting to know our little campers, discussing the components of a picture book, character development, story plotting and tons of fun bookish activities. Our campers’ stories are unfolding beautifully and we can’t wait to see where they take their stories tomorrow.

06/22/2026

Sharing a few new author headshots captured by the talented Jennifer Cole Photography, LLC 💜 Thank you! And thanks to A Pop of Indie: Traveling Book Fair for coordinating the author photoshoot.

I’m having a hard time picking a favorite. Let me know which one I should use for my author website and next book.

04/22/2026

Not that we need another reason to fall in love with reading but just in case here is one more. I think it may the last form of entertainment that isn’t crammed full of ads trying to get you to buy stuff. So pick up a book and enjoy.

Happy reading.