Where imagination, laughter, and everyday challenges inspire one important question...

What Would a Ninja Do? 

Welcome to the Adventures of Oren

Oren and friends flying through the sky in a whimsical illustration from the Let’s Read Oren children’s book series by Alivia Tagliaferri, illustrated by Jamie Lynn Mahoney.

Oren is just like you.

And me.

And everyone, really.

Meet Oren
Oren with a thoughtful expression and his finger raised in an illustration from the Let’s Read Oren children’s book series, illustrated by Jamie Lynn Mahoney.

What Would A Ninja Do?

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What Would A Ninja Do? •

Most days are good.

And some days… well, sometimes Oren has to figure out how to overcome a challenge.

Like braving a cold, cold day.

Getting ready for a big, big game.

Going on a long, long ride to Grandma’s house.

And last, but definitely not least, making it through an off, off day.

(Oren is perfect for young readers and read-alouds, approximately ages 3–9.)

Cartoon ninja wearing black outfit and purple headband holding a sword in a crouching pose.

Illustrator Jamie Lynn Mahoney created this spread for Oren and the Cold, Cold Day inspired by Japanese printmaker Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).

LET ‘S READ OREN 

A full-bellied ninja sitting beside an empty plate and bottle of ketchup from the Let’s Read Oren children’s book series, illustrated by Jamie Lynn Mahoney.

WHAT ’S COOKIN’?

Oren LOVES Chicken Nuggets. Really, really loves them. (So do the ninjas.)

And dipping sauces, too. And snacks…And desserts…

So he wrote a cookbook called:

Oren & The Yummy, Yummy Cookbook

STAY TUNED!

A cartoon ninja with closed eyes, black hair, dressed in black with a purple headband and sash, standing on a round wooden platform.

Meet The Minds Behind Oren

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Meet The Minds Behind Oren •

ABOUT
ALIVIA

Alivia C. Tagliaferri is the author and co-creator of Let’s Read Oren Book Series.

A mom, storyteller, and creative soul, Alivia believes the best things in life are made with a pinch of humor. She created the Let’s Read Oren Book Series to help kids laugh, grow, and discover that even ordinary days are perfect for adventure.

Fun Fact: Alivia writes and composes children’s musicals, too!

Meet Alivia
A woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a pink top with textured detailing, standing indoors with green walls, a plant on the left, and a mirror or glass behind her.

ABOUT
JAMIE

Jamie Lynn Mahoney is the illustrator and co-creator of Let’s Read Oren Book Series.

A graphic designer, illustrator, musician, and lifelong artist, Jamie brings Oren and his world to life with illustrations filled with humor, heart, and personality.

Fun Fact: Jamie even created this “Oren Font” used throughout the series — how cool!

Meet Jamie
Close-up of a woman's face smiling, with blonde hair and green eyes, with a blurred background and some green plants in the foreground.