Louise M. Aamodt

Picture Book Author

crafting books for curious minds

Old-fashioned typewriter sprouts leaves and seeds as an ant poses atop.

Welcome!

I’m Louise M. Aamodt, rhymes with ‘comet.’ I love, love, LOVE reading and writing picture books.

Come explore!

An open book bursts with whimsical items emerging, such as animals, scientific tools, and mechanical tools.

HOT NEWS:

A Forest Begins Anew is now available for pre-order!

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A book cover reads, "A Forest Begins Anew by Louise M. Aamodt, illustrated by Elly MacKay." The image shows wildflowers surrounding a songbird perched atop a tree stump.

“A devastating wildfire transforms into a story of ecological resilience and hope in this lyrical meditation on nature’s capacity for renewal.”

“A beautiful testament to nature’s—and our own—ability to flourish after devastation.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Save the date!

Red Balloon Bookshop

St. Paul, MN

6 pm: May 12, 2026

Join me at my very first book launch! Preorder copies of the book or RSVP for this free event here. This is more geared for adults, but kids are welcome!

Wild Rumpus Books

Minneapolis, MN

10:30 am: May 23, 2026

Come enjoy an author’s reading and a simple kid craft. This is more geared for kids, but adults are welcome! Learn more here.

Niche Books

Lakeville, MN

10:30 am: June 20, 2026

Come enjoy an author’s reading and a simple kid craft. This is more geared for kids, but adults are welcome!