Jamison Statema – A Broken Crayon

How Educators and Mental Health Professionals Can Use A Broken Crayon

Jamison Statema January 23, 2026 No Comments

One of the things I’m most excited about with A Broken Crayon is how adaptable it is. While it works beautifully as a children’s picture book, it was intentionally created to function…

From Burnout to Boldness

Jamison Statema January 21, 2026 No Comments

For a long time, I believed a lie. I thought that in order to be valuable, I had to have it all together. And when I realized that wasn’t possible,…

Grace on Every Page

Jamison Statema January 19, 2026 No Comments

Some of my favorite memories as a parent are the moments spent reading with my kids—curled up with a book, turning pages together, and discovering small details hidden in the…

Four Broken Crayons and What They Teach Us

Jamison Statema January 16, 2026 No Comments

As I’ve shared A Broken Crayon with students, educators, parents, and counselors, one thing has become clear: kids immediately recognize themselves in the story. Over time, I began talking about different “types”…

Sketches, Storyboards, and Surprises

Jamison Statema January 14, 2026 No Comments

One of the biggest surprises about writing A Broken Crayon was how fun the process turned out to be. I’ve spent most of my creative life writing lyrics and making music, but…

From a Song to a Book!

Jamison Statema January 12, 2026 No Comments

For years, I dreamed of turning one of my children’s songs into a book. I’ve always loved the idea of combining music and storytelling in a way that could capture…

Author: Jamison Statema

How Educators and Mental Health Professionals Can Use A Broken Crayon

From Burnout to Boldness

Grace on Every Page

Four Broken Crayons and What They Teach Us

Sketches, Storyboards, and Surprises

From a Song to a Book!