Meagan Dekker, Writer

Growing up in the rural mountains of Northern California, I had no neighbors or electricity—but lots of creativity. Now I live near San Francisco, creating stories inspired by my unique childhood and my own adventurous kids. 

Writing picture books is my passion. It speaks to my skills as a copywriter and to my healthy imagination nurtured from a childhood spent in the redwood forests. 

I graduated from the Children’s Book Academy and belong to SCBWI, 12 x 12, and Storyteller Academy. I hold a B.A. in Advertising and as a copywriter/editor, I have always enjoyed telling compelling stories in words that are few but powerful.

Working in classrooms has inspired me to write stories that are fun to read aloud and spark laughter and conversation that make the world a little nicer.

At home in White Thorne, CA.
My homesteading family.
It’s a good day to get creative.
I’ve loved libraries since I was little.
Encouraging a love of books.
My favorite stories inspire and empower.

Picture books I’ve recently read and enjoyed:

  • Not Enough Lollipops by Megan Maynor illustrated by Micah Player (2022 Alfred A. Knopf) 
  • John’s Turn by Mac Barnett illustrated by Kate Berube (2022 Candlewick Press)
  • There Might Be Lobsters by Carolyn Crimi illustrated by Laura Molk (2017 Candlewick Press) 
  • Coquí in the City by Nomar Perez (2021 Penguin Random House)
  • Sadie and the Silver Shoes by Jane Godwin illustrated by Anna Walker (2018 Candlewick Press) 
  • Carmela Full Of Wishes by Matt de la Pena illustrated by Christina Robinson (2018 G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 
  • Florette by Anna Walker (2019 G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
  • Annie’s Cat Is Sad by Heather Smith illustrated by Karen Obuhanych (2022 Clarion Books)
  • Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez (2020 Candlewick Press) 
  • The Longest Letsgoboy by Derick Wilder illustrated by Caitia Chein (2021 Chronicle Books) 
  • I Do Not Like Yolanda by Zoey Abbott (2021 Tundra Books) 
  • Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller illustrated by Jen Hill (2018 Roaring Book Press) 
  • Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady illustrated by Gracey Shang (2022 Harper Collins Publishing) 
  • The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry illustrated by the Fan Brothers (2019 Harper) 
  • Truman by Jean Reidy illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins (2018 Atheneum Books) 
  • Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley (2019 Balzer + Bray)