About the Author

Children's author writing stories with morals, ethics, and heart.

Nick Zealand at work

Why I Write

Nick Zealand writes children's books to help grow young readers into kind, thoughtful, and responsible people. His stories weave adventure with gentle lessons about courage, honesty, empathy, and doing what is right — even when it is hard. When he is not writing, he is exploring new tales and ideas or riding his bicycle.

The Heart of Every Story

Each book begins with two questions: what do children need to hear and will the story help them grow into responsible adults, valuing a high-trust society? Whether it is about standing up for a friend, telling the truth, or finding courage in unexpected places, the stories are built to start conversations between children and the adults who read with them.

Themes in Nick's Stories

Kindness & Empathy

Stories that help children recognize feelings in themselves and others, and choose compassion.

Courage & Integrity

Characters who learn that bravery is not the absence of fear, but doing what is right anyway.

Wisdom & Curiosity

Tales that encourage questions, reflection, and a lifelong love of reading.

Start Reading Today

Begin with The Crows, available now on Amazon, or visit the digital bookshelf for more.