Kimberly Taylor is an Ohio‑based children’s author, illustrator, and creative maker who believes magic can be found in everyday moments. Her books blend gentle imagination with real‑world heart, inviting young readers into warm, encouraging spaces where curiosity and kindness shine.

With a background in family photography, Kimberly has spent more than 2 decades capturing joyful memories and small wonders — the same spirit she brings into her books. Her characters often grow from the playful energy of her two dogs, Fizzy Pop and Baxter, and from the quiet inspirations she finds in gardens, nature, and the little details most people overlook.

Kimberly founded Dragon Portal Publishing because she believes creativity should never be boxed in or bullied by “big‑name rules.” She strives to show children — and anyone else who wants to change the rules — that when someone else’s rules don’t fit, you’re allowed to make your own. You can be part of the problem, or part of the solution… and she chose the solution: building a place where imagination is honored, voices are valued, and perfection simply doesn't exist.

Though Kimberly writes her children’s books under her own name, she also carries a quiet spark of something larger — a creative force that whispers that worlds can be built, doors can be opened, and stories can be shaped with courage. Readers may notice a soft thread of wonder woven through her work, a gentle hint that imagination can be a portal all its own. It’s her way of giving a nod to the deeper magic behind her creativity… without ever needing to say it outright.

Her work celebrates courage, connection, and the belief that every child deserves a world where they feel seen, safe, and special — and where their creativity matters simply because it’s theirs.