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POETRY · FEATURED TITLE
The Art of
Unlearning
Poems of Survival, Resilience, and Understanding
By Jean M. Johnson
A deeply personal collection that moves through the roots of pain, the armor of survival, and the slow, brave work of growing into yourself.
Five sections. A journey toward resilience. Room to bloom.
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Still Becoming
By Jean M. Johnson
A little wisdom. A moment to reflect. Room to keep becoming.
Discover 180 days of thoughtfully curated quotations, short reflections, and meaningful journaling prompts. Bringing together diverse voices across generations, cultures, and walks of life, Still Becoming offers a gentle, secular space to pause, explore what matters, and reconnect with yourself—one day at a time.
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FOR LITTLE LEARNERS · COLORING
100 First Words
MEET OUR ROMANCE AUTHOR
Aurelia Wren
Dangerous worlds. Tender hearts. Romance about finding the courage to choose your own future.
Step into Aurelia’s world ↗Start with a free Julian & Nora short story, Through the Rain.

ABOUT CLEVER FINCH
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Meaningful moments.
We believe a book can be a small, good thing in your day.
A puzzle that makes you pause and think. A page you bring to life with color. A poem that helps you feel understood.
Clever Finch is an independent publishing imprint bringing together creativity, curiosity, and care. From playful activities to personal reflection, our books make room for discovery at every age.
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A peek at what’s in the works.
01 / COLORINGCapybara Autumn
Cozy scenes, crisp leaves, and the sweetest capybara company. A little autumn escape, one coloring page at a time.
In the works02 / LARGE PRINTAunt Mary’s
Puzzle Books
Easy-to-read pages and satisfying brain games, with themes that invite a little nostalgia and a lot of curiosity.
In development03 / WORD PLAYESL Word Puzzles
A playful way to explore English vocabulary, built around the joy of working things out.
In development
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