Michael James
Co-Founder, White Raven Publishing House
A lifelong devotee of the written word, Michael James brings a global perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to his role as co-founder of White Raven Publishing House. With decades of experience as a businessman and a passion for traversing continents—both for work and pleasure—he has cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, untold stories, and the universal power of storytelling.
An avid reader, writer, and photographer, Michael’s personal pursuits reflect his professional ethos: curiosity, creativity, and connection. Whether hiking remote trails or capturing fleeting moments through his lens, he finds inspiration in the interplay between humanity and the natural world—a sensibility that now fuels his mission to create and publish literature that brings adventure and discovery into the homes of readers.
Together with his fellow founders, he champions works that transcend borders, challenge conventions, and invite readers to see the world anew.
Michal
Co-Founder, White Raven Publishing House
I can confidently say that my whole life has been, and still is, connected with children. As the oldest child in my family, from an early age I looked after many cousins as well as my younger sister. I was their helper, advisor, and teacher. I cannot even count how many evenings I spent reading them all kinds of fairy tales and stories.
And I am still doing it — today my listener is my four‑year‑old daughter. For me, this is the most delightful part of the day: together we dive into magical worlds and experience incredible adventures side by side. Although I am an engineer by training, life has led me along many different career paths. I worked in both direct and remote sales, and for the past sixteen years I have been an educator. For me, being an engineer is not just a title but a way of thinking — based on precision, patience, and the ability to anticipate potential difficulties and find effective solutions before they become obstacles.
Together with friends, we decided to share our knowledge, experience, and imagination with a wider audience. This is how White Raven House Publishing was born. We believe that our books will bring joy, spark smiles, inspire wonder, and awaken curiosity about the world — not only in children but also in the adults who accompany them, just as it was for me many years ago.
Personally, I hope our books will strengthen the bonds between parents and children. I want those moments of reading together, when a child nestles close to a parent, to become a shared journey through the colorful pages of our books — filled with warmth, closeness, and that special sense of anticipation that both carry with them throughout the day.
我可以骄傲地说，我的一生一直与孩子们紧密相连。作为家中的长子，我从小就照顾许多堂兄弟姐妹以及我的妹妹。我是他们的帮手、顾问和老师。我已经数不清有多少个夜晚，我陪伴他们阅读各种童话和故事。
直到今天我仍在做同样的事情——现在我的听众是我四岁的女儿。对我来说，这是一天中最愉快的时刻：我们一起沉浸在奇幻的世界里，共同经历非凡的冒险。虽然我受过工程师的专业训练，但生活把我带到了许多不同的职业道路。我曾从事过面对面和远程销售，而在过去的十六年里，我一直是一名教育者。对我而言，工程师不仅仅是一个头衔，更是一种思维方式——基于精确、耐心，以及在困难出现之前就能预见并找到有效解决方案的能力。
我和朋友们决定把我们的知识、经验和想象力分享给更广泛的读者群体。于是，White Raven House 出版社应运而生。我们相信，我们的书籍不仅会给孩子们带来快乐、微笑和惊奇，也会激发他们对世界的好奇心，同时也能让陪伴他们的父母收获喜悦——就像几十年前我所经历的一样。
我个人希望我们的书籍能够加强父母与孩子之间的纽带。那些一起阅读的时刻，当孩子依偎在父母身边时，会成为一次穿越我们书籍彩色页面的共同旅程——充满温暖、亲密，以及那份特别的期待感，伴随他们一整天。
Śmiało mogę powiedzieć, że całe moje życie było i jest związane z dziećmi. Jako najstarszy z rodzeństwa w licznej rodzinie, od najmłodszych lat opiekowałem się gronem kuzynów i kuzynek oraz moją siostrą. Byłem dla nich pomocnikiem, doradcą i nauczycielem. Trudno by zliczyć, ile wieczorów spędziłem, czytając im wszelkiego rodzaju bajki i opowieści.
I nadal to robię — dziś moją słuchaczką jest czteroletnia córeczka. To dla mnie najprzyjemniejsza część dnia: wspólnie zanurzamy się w bajkowych światach i razem przeżywamy niezwykłe przygody.
Choć z wykształcenia jestem inżynierem, życie poprowadziło mnie różnymi ścieżkami zawodowymi. Pracowałem w sprzedaży bezpośredniej i zdalnej, a od szesnastu lat jestem edukatorem. Bycie inżynierem to dla mnie nie tylko tytuł, ale sposób myślenia — oparty na precyzji, cierpliwości i umiejętności przewidywania potencjalnych trudności oraz szukania skutecznych rozwiązań, zanim staną się przeszkodą.
Wraz z przyjaciółmi postanowiliśmy podzielić się naszą wiedzą, doświadczeniem oraz wyobraźnią z szerszym gronem odbiorców. Tak narodziło się wydawnictwo White Raven House. Wierzymy, że nasze książki przyniosą radość, wywołają uśmiech, zdziwienie i zainteresowanie światem nie tylko u dzieci, ale również u dorosłych, którzy im towarzyszą — tak jak ja kilkadziesiąt lat temu.
Osobiście chciałbym, żeby nasze książki wzmocniły więzi między rodzicami i dziećmi. By chwile wspólnego czytania, gdy dziecko wtula się w rodzica, stawały się wspólną wędrówką przez kolorowe strony naszych książek — pełną ciepła, bliskości i tego szczególnego oczekiwania, które oboje noszą w sobie przez cały dzień.
Alex
Co-Founder, White Raven Publishing House
With 17 years of dedicated experience in early childhood education, Alex has been an ESL teacher with a passion for fostering learning through engagement. A creator at heart, he has developed comprehensive curriculums tailored to the unique needs of young learners, ensuring that education is both accessible and enjoyable.
His expertise extends to the realm of educational book design, where he has crafted multisensory materials that cater to the diverse ways children perceive and interact with the world around them. His creativity knows no bounds, often envisioning entire world environments that spark imagination and curiosity among children.
What truly sets Alex apart is his ability to observe and appreciate the genuine reactions of children when introduced to his creations. This insight has been pivotal in designing books and activities that are not just educational, but also immensely fun.
Believing firmly in the power of play as a learning tool, he has innovated ways to seamlessly blend education and entertainment, allowing children to learn organically while they play. His imaginative approach ensures that each child’s learning experience is as enriching as it is delightful.
A master of imagination, Alex excels in conjuring up fun and adventurous stories that transport young minds to fantastical worlds. These narratives are not just tales; they are carefully woven journeys that challenge the intellect and stir the spirit of adventure in every child. Through these stories, children embark on thrilling quests, solve intriguing puzzles, and discover the joy of learning in the most unexpected ways.