K. Bengel

K. Bengel writes stories for big feelings, curious minds, and people who appreciate humor layered with heart.

She’s the creator of the Toddler Toolkit, a playful collection of pressure-free tools for real life with kids. These books were inspired by her two boys, who taught her that logic doesn’t always work but silliness often does. Her husband is her favorite adventure partner, running trails, exploring new places, and reminding her that joy is usually found somewhere between movement and mischief.

Beyond children’s books, K. Bengel writes across genres.

Her upcoming projects include, in no particular order. Hospitali-TEA is a humorous take on the hospitality experience, beginning with stories from her own specialty in recreation and expanding to include the behind-the-scenes moments from the departments that make resorts and theme parks truly work.

S.S. Olympus is a science fiction reimagining of ancient Roman mythology, built on the idea that an alien ship crash-landed near Rome, giving rise to the gods and monsters of legend. The story unfolds through a Hades and Persephone, Beauty and the Beast–inspired lens, blending mythology, romance, and survival.

Her original project, The Tendaaren Chronicles, follows a girl transported into her favorite book series, where she finds a chosen family and a magical world ruled by a tyrant who manipulates what people love most.

Across every genre, her work shares the same heartbeat

connection over correction

play over pressure

and stories that meet people exactly where they are

Because sometimes the most powerful thing a story can say is

Nothing is broken. You are not behind.