Leah Dessner

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UPCOMING
OCTOBER 2026

My Mom Doesn’t Know My Name

Has your mom ever called you the wrong name? That’s what Zoey has to deal with in this silly book; Zoey truly believes her mom doesn’t know her name.

Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years.

“Always stay humble and kind.”

-Tim McGraw

leah dessner - Author

Leah Dessner writes a series about moms doing things that other regular people do. She hopes to make people laugh and smile with her stories.

Currently employed with a Minnesota county, she enjoys her job and doing her best to help others. She enjoys writing because it is an essential creative outlet. She finds inspiration in everyday life and loves sharing these stories with others. Reading to her children has always been part of her daily routine, and she thought it would be fun to have books that she, too, enjoyed reading over and over again.

Leah is married and has three children. She lives with her family in southern MN. She loves watching her children participate in activities and sports, spending time with her husband, watching new TV series, being with family, and puttering with projects at home.

BOOKS

Moms Get Sick, Too (Children’s Picture Book) 2026
ISBN: 978-1-955743-91-4 (softcover)
ISBN: 978-1-955743-88-4 (hardcover)

My Mom Doesn’t Know My Name (Children’s Picture Book) 2026
ISBN: 978-1-955743-71-6 (softcover)
ISBN: 978-1-955743-70-9 (hardcover)

Moms Get Sad, Too (Children’s Picture Book) 2027
ISBN: 978-1-955743-56-3 (softcover)
ISBN: 978-1-955743-57-0 (hardcover)

Moms Get Sick, Too

Have you ever been sick? Lots of people get sick and have to rest to feel better. Join in the surprise of finding out moms have germs and get sick, too.

Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years.

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