“Some stories grow from roots. Others carry light. All of them live in us.” — Welcome to the bookshelf of Maple Deer.
At Maple Deer Entertainment, we create and publish original stories for children and grownups alike — stories that honor tradition, spark imagination, and explore the emotional journey of belonging. From folk-inspired picture books to speculative fiction, each book we make is a seed of meaning, grown with love.
Tales with Strong Roots
Stories inspired by heritage, family traditions, and the wisdom of generations past.
Bedtime Stories & Rhymes
Lyrical tales that bring peace and wonder — perfect for little dreamers at night.
Speculative Fiction
Bold, thought-provoking stories that imagine other worlds — and question this one.
Stories from Within
Poetic, heartfelt stories that speak to migration, adaptation, and the invisible home we carry inside.
The Tale of Strong Roots
From the heart of a Ukrainian village comes a gentle story of family, memory, and resilience. Inspired by the traditions passed down through generations, this tale celebrates the quiet strength that lives in our roots.
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Written by Valentyna Miliohlova
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Category: Tales with Strong Roots
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Coming soon in print
Twinkle Twinkle Little Light
A bedtime rhyme about a tiny light that never gives up. Written for little dreamers, this lyrical story brings comfort, courage, and the soft glow of hope.
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Written by Liubov Nazarenko
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Category: Bedtime Stories & Rhymes
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Coming soon in print and original song on YouTube
The Home We Carry Within
Inspired by real stories of migration, this poetic book speaks to the quiet strength of memory and the invisible threads that bind us to the people and places we love.
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Written by Liubov Nazarenko
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Category: Stories from Within
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Coming soon in print
Edge of the Law
A dark speculative story where survival games punish “potential crimes.” A teenage girl from the Lower City faces a system built on fear and rating scores. Inspired by our world’s shifting norms and the pressure to perform, this is a story of resistance, identity, and the cost of freedom.
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Written by Vera Voyd
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Category: Speculative Fiction
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Currently in development as book, and screenplay
What’s Next?
We’re currently working on new books, songs, and stories — all inspired by our life between cultures, by nature’s calm, and by the resilience of the human spirit.
For Bookstores, Libraries & Collaborators Interested in carrying our books or collaborating? 📧 Reach out to us at: books@mapledeer.ca
Meet The Authors
Meet the Creators Behind the Magic
Valentyna Miliohlova
Stories rooted in tradition and family warmth
Valentyna is a Ukrainian children’s author and grandmother whose stories are inspired by the traditions, nature, and warmth of rural life in the Odesa region. Her books celebrate family, culture, and the strength we carry from our roots.
Liubov Nazarenko
Gentle tales and illustrations from memory and nature
Liubov is a mother of three, author and illustrator whose stories gently reflect on childhood, memory, and belonging. Through heartfelt tales and warm visuals, she invites young readers into worlds filled with kindness, imagination, and the beauty of nature.
Vera Voyd
Fantasy fiction from the edge of reality
Vera writes emotionally charged fantasy and dystopian fiction. Her stories explore survival, control, and inner strength through bold female protagonists navigating worlds on the edge of collapse — or awakening.
