SOPHIE YORKSHIRE

The Storyteller of Hearth and Heart

Sophie Yorkshire opens her doors—and her heart—to readers and aspiring authors alike, welcoming them into a world where warmth, wisdom, and whimsy come together in perfect harmony. Her writing is rooted in the gentle rhythm of family life, the sparkle of childhood curiosity, and the quiet magic of a grandmother’s love. Best known for her heartfelt children’s stories and now her practical writing guide How to Write a Children’s Book: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Authors, Sophie’s voice is as comforting as the quilt on her front porch rocker.

Sophie’s journey as an author began not with ambition, but with a lullaby—a bedtime story whispered to her very first grandchild. From that moment, storytelling became a way of life. 

 She crafts books that bridge generations, inviting little ones to explore picture book wonderlands, while her older grandchildren eagerly devour her adventurous tales filled with mystery, science experiments, and clever math and music puzzles. Her stories aren’t just tales—they’re invitations. To dream. To wonder. To believe in the small, powerful moments that make up a child’s world.  

 Personality in Action 

Sophie Yorkshire is the grandmother every child wishes they had. With soft gray hair tucked neatly behind her glasses and a lap always ready for a little listener, she exudes a calm, loving energy that makes you want to stay a while. She thrives in the slower pace of her Tennessee countryside cottage, where the woods whisper stories and the porch glider becomes a stage for adventure.

Though deeply grounded in tradition, Sophie is endlessly curious. Her books reflect this balance—heartfelt and timeless, yet full of playful exploration and learning. She bakes the world’s coziest beef Wellington, hums along to Christmas carols that remind her grandkids of “Over the River and Through the Woods,” and never misses a chance to turn an ordinary moment into a story.

Sophie’s love of picture books, STEM fun, and imaginative adventures fuels her mission to help others write stories that matter. She’s not here to sell formulas—she’s here to guide you gently down the storytelling path, just as she does for her grandkids by the glow of the porch light.

“You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. You just need to be honest and kind with your words.”
“Write the book you wish someone had read to you when you were small.”

Through the eyes of L.G. Bentley, curator of The Bentley Library, Sophie Yorkshire is a quiet force for good in children’s literature.
“Sophie’s writing wraps around your heart like a well-loved blanket,” Bentley says. “Her guide for aspiring writers is one of the most sincere and empowering I’ve seen—it’s like having your own grandmother cheering you on through every draft.”

For those looking to write with intention, warmth, and true purpose, Sophie Yorkshire’s books are a masterclass in storytelling that touches both page and heart.