Jamison Statema, Author at A Broken Crayon

What Does “Broken Crayons Still Color” Really Mean?

Jamison Statema March 3, 2026 No Comments

If you’ve spent any time in an elementary school classroom, scrolling Pinterest, or browsing teacher resources, you’ve probably seen the phrase: “Broken crayons still color.” It’s simple. It’s visual. It’s…

Why This Is the Most Personal Project of My Career

Jamison Statema January 26, 2026 No Comments

After more than 30 years of making music with Go Fish—writing songs, touring the country, and creating resources for kids—you’d think I would’ve seen it all. But this book… this…

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…

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