WINTER BURKE
“Winter writes with her inner child’s soul right out in front for everyone to see. If you’re smart - you’ll hold onto that.”
“I want to be written down on paper like Winter writes her characters. Unapologetic. Real. She does them proud. ”
About Author
WINTER BURKE
Winter Burke tells imaginative, whimsical stories that spark curiosity and wonder in children. With a gift for weaving mystery, heart, and the beauty of nature, she creates books that invite young readers to explore, dream, and discover their own resilience. From playful detective adventures to lyrical picture books, her stories celebrate belonging, growth, and the joy of discovery.
Inspired by her son , a survivor of shaken baby syndrome who lives with hydrocephalus , Winter wrote Bold and Blooming as a celebration of resilience, love, and the unshakable bonds of family. Watching his wonder for wildflowers and the sky, and his strength in overcoming challenges, shaped the heart of this story and its message: every child’s growth is worth celebrating. Through his journey, Winter hopes to spark awareness for “hydro warrior” kids while reminding readers of the confidence children find when they are deeply supported.
Bold and Blooming is illustrated by the incredibly talented, Skylar Hogan(HarperCollins, Little Bee Books/Simon & Schuster, Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press). While this first book explores a garden of wildflowers with a mother and child, Winter’s companion story(2026) invites readers on a sparkling outer space adventure with Dad.
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