Meet the Hearts Behind I Am Adventure Books
I Am Adventure Books began with a shared belief: the stories children hear become part of the voice they carry with them. Through meaningful words and imaginative art, author Josh Shelton and illustrator Sam Pullenza create stories that help children understand themselves, connect with the world around them, and grow into confident, emotionally aware kids.
Meet the Characters Who
Guide the Journey
Each I Am Adventure Books character brings a unique strength—and a gentle lesson children can carry into their own lives. Through curiosity, courage, kindness, mindfulness, and belonging, these imaginative friends help children better understand themselves and the world around them.
Meet the Author
"Hi! I'm Josh Shelton, author of I Am Adventure Books. These books aim to expand awareness, nurture curiosity, and inspire positive change. They are my heartfelt offering for children of all ages –with the hope that it supports a brighter, more compassionate future for our planet and everyone who calls it home."
"Hi Adventurers! I'm Sam Pullenza, Illustrator for I Am Adventure Books and what I am aiming for when it comes to kids experiencing the artwork has everything to do with activating the heart. I want to support the beautiful poetry form that the books are written in by creating an emotional visual experience that creates a lasting connection."
Meet the Illustrator
Where Words and Wonder Come Together
Together, Josh and Sam create stories that invite children to look within, dream beyond what they can see, and feel more deeply connected to the world around them. Josh’s thoughtful words and Sam’s imaginative illustrations work together to make big ideas—like confidence, mindfulness, compassion, and belonging—feel meaningful and accessible to young readers.
Each book begins with a question and becomes an invitation: to wonder,
to grow, and to discover something already waiting within.
Discover how the stories fit together in the Journey Collection