Founded in 2021 by award-winning children’s book author Laura Feldman, Little Ivory Haus has grown from a single book into Australia’s most trusted hub for children’s picture-book creators. Based in Ballarat, Victoria, the company specialises in empowering everyday people to become published authors, giving parents, teachers, artists and storytellers the tools to write, publish and market their own books with confidence. Laura is the author of several bestselling titles and a recognised leader in the self-publishing space. Her approach is practical, transparent and community-driven, aiming to demystify an industry that is often gatekept and overwhelming for first-time creators. Through her free classes and online training, she has taught more than 20,000 aspiring authors worldwide and more than 2,000 writers have enrolled in her flagship Self Publishing a Children’s Book Program, many going on to publish successful titles of their own. Little Ivory Haus is built on the belief that children deserve stories that reflect their lived experiences. The business is deeply committed to literacy, inclusion and representation, supporting diverse voices, neurodivergent creators, First Nations storytellers, culturally diverse families and individuals who may never have considered themselves “authors” before. Little Ivory Haus program and services are designed to foster creative confidence, raise childhood literacy outcomes and ensure important stories reach young readers everywhere. In addition to education and mentorship, Little Ivory Haus organises professional development events for independent authors and illustrators (and those who aspire to be), including Once Upon Con, a national conference dedicated to children’s book creators. Planned from the Ballarat headquarters and held in Melbourne, the event brings together authors, illustrators, publishers, educators and other industry experts to share knowledge, build networks and celebrate independent storytelling. Through local partnerships, online programs and hands-on support, Little Ivory Haus continues to champion Australian creativity and uplift voices that traditional publishing often overlooks.