Leesa JoAnn Iverson cheers for stories with significant characters who grow from their choices. She writes and illustrates Picture books to create conversation and foster compassion. Her One Lucky Teddybear series offers dynamic and vibrant images to share the story of a Teddy bear’s adventures with unique friends including Octopus, Monkey and Blue-Footed Booby bird. Links to Leesa’s three Children’s Illustrated Picture books below to sample, for purchase, and delivery.

Leesa also teaches Creative Writing at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society and offers Manuscript Reviewing through the (AWCS) Author Support Services to identify your writing strengths and offer support for areas of improvement.

2026 Juror of Children’s Literature
for the SASK Book Awards (SBA)

2024 Juror of Short Story Anthology
for the Alberta Literary Awards presented
by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA).

Leesa JoAnn Iverson’s Credentials

Leesa’s artwork is also on display and for sale at Calgary, Kensington, JMAC Studio salon.

Photos of past artwork and her market booth are below.

Leesa will create artwork by commission. Contact: iversonleesa@gmail.com.

Children’s Illustrated Picture Books:

Commission, Artwork, and Market Booth Pictures