About the authors
Utah couple Sarah Jane Wright and her husband Kenneth are most famous for their Lola Dutch children’s book series. Sarah Jane opened an online shop in 2008 that has since grown into a worldwide business with art prints, fabrics, wallpaper, puppets, and illustrated children’s books. Kenneth is a full-time educator and history teacher. Together, they have 4 children and write and illustrate beautiful picture books. When their book, Lola Dutch, was first sent out to publishers, it ignited a bidding war among four publishing houses. Ultimately, the Wrights sold the book to Bloomsbury, allowing it to be published internationally from the day it first hits bookstores.
In 2008, in an attempt to fund her husband through graduate school, Sarah opened an Etsy shop hoping to sell a few prints so she could stay at home with her small children. Her artwork instantly took off and soon exploded into a full-time operation with a wide range of products, including prints, fabrics, wallpaper and more. Her Lola Dutch character was featured heavily in her designs. She has said that “she knew this little girl in a tutu and her animal friends had a story, if only she could figure out what it was.”
"She is this spunky, vivacious, insatiably curious girl who really doesn't have a brake pedal..."
As she tried to write Lola Dutch's story, Sarah Jane kept getting stuck. Finally, one day she asked her husband, Kenneth, to give it a try and he was able to write up the first draft of the story. From that time on, they began writing and illustrating together.
As educators and parents, it's important to the Wrights to spread the message of perpetuating curiosity and creativity through the character of Lola Dutch. "She is this spunky, vivacious, insatiably curious girl who really doesn't have a brake pedal," Kenneth has said. "That's what causes some of the conflict in the story is she doesn't know when to stop, but it's just charming and adorable as long as you don't have to clean up after her." 📖
LOLA DUTCH
LOLA DUTCH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
LOLA DUTCH WHEN I GROW UP
LOLA DUTCH IS A LITTLE BIT MUCH
LOLA DUTCH
LOLA DUTCH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
LOLA DUTCH WHEN I GROW UP
LOLA DUTCH IS A LITTLE BIT MUCH
Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright Collection
