Jacqui is the founder of Little Goodbyes Press, an independent imprint creating picture books that help children and their grownups move through everyday changes with warmth, connection, and a little playfulness.

Her first book, Bye-Bye, Boobies, was inspired by her work as an IBCLC with families navigating weaning, and shaped by her own breastfeeding experience. That mix of professional care and lived empathy gives her writing its gentle honesty and a practical voice parents can trust.

Now, in addition to her picture books, Jacqui also writes nonfiction resources to support new and independent authors with a special focus on Canadian tools like public lending rights and library distribution. Her goal is to make the publishing process more transparent, one checklist at a time.

Jacqui writes and illustrates all of her titles, working in digital painting, collage, and a sketchbook that usually has tea stains and toast crumbs in it. Her work is grounded in real parenting, and shaped by the belief that even the smallest goodbyes deserve attention and understanding.

All original titles are written in Canadian English, with U.S. and U.K. editions available to reflect regional spelling and usage. As Little Goodbyes Press continues to grow, Jacqui is working with contributors to bring stories into more languages and communities, making space for different voices and families while keeping the heart of each book.

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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
— Dr. Seuss

Lauren Hoste is a Canadian writer and contributing editor focused on gentle parenting and accessible storytelling. As a mother and a longtime advocate of respectful communication with children, she brings personal experience and care to every project she supports.

Born in Canada and raised in Florida, Lauren now lives back in Canada an brings a dual perspective that helps her adapt Little Goodbyes titles for American readers while staying true to the heart of each story.

Her work reflects a love of language, rhythm, and emotional clarity rooted in the kinds of books she grew up with, from Beatrix Potter to Dr. Seuss. As both a parent and a reader, she believes in the power of stories that make children feel understood.

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