Misson
To connect children and families to their local environments, histories, and communities through storytelling, illustration, and place-based educational experiences — beginning in Spokane and expanding outward with heart.
Community
Local places, history, art, and partnerships guide what we do.
Wonder
We help kids find magic in the everyday.
Learning
We pair storytelling with real-world discovery.
Belonging
Children deserve to have access to stories that connect to their home.
What is place-based publishing?
Place-based publishing anchors stories, illustrations, and learning in real life locations. Here & There focuses on publishing content curated for children and families. Place-based publications are rich with opportunities to share unique landmarks, seasons, traditions, and natural world of a local community and create a genuine connection for young readers to “their place.” These books spark curiosity, belonging, and stewardship from the first page to the next hometown adventure.
How our Garbage Goat & Kid series brings Spokane to life?
Spokane's Storytellers
Garbage Goat, our one-of-a-kind city icon, and Kid, an ever-curious young goat, guide readers through beloved Spokane landmarks and traditions—turning each season into an opportunity for shared discovery.
Adventures through the Seasons
Readers experience classic Spokane seasonal moments: playing in Riverfront Park, exploring an apple orchard, making snow-goats, smelling spring blooms, and joining in community events. Each page invites children to step outside and see their world with wonder and excitment.
Intergenerational Exploration
As families journey through the story, they’re inspired to share memories and create new traditions together. This book connects across generations, offering a meaningful way to build belonging through shared experience and place.
From Mundane to Magical
What begins as everyday activity becomes the stuff of lasting childhood memory. With Garbage Goat and Kid as their guides, young readers discover that wonder and adventure are waiting in even the most familiar places.
Roots and Wings
Rooted in Spokane’s traditions, public art, and seasonal rhythms, these stories nurture a deep sense of place—and give children the confidence to explore, care for, and celebrate the hometown they call their own.
Community Impact
Since launching our first children's book November 2024, Here & There has:
Distributed 2,000 books
We currently work with 8 local vendors from Indie Bookstores to local gift shops, we appreciate the community support!
Visits with 1,700+ students
Spring 2025 we participated in School Assemblies, Library Author Readings, and Classroom Workshops across 10 Spokane schools.
Sharing INW Locations
Our first book has showcased or subtly shared over 21 Spokane landmarks including locations, art, structures, and events.
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