Welcome to The Adventures of Lil' J & Olive

At Olive & Friends Press, we believe stories have the power to shape young hearts and minds. Our mission is to create meaningful, beautifully illustrated books that spark joy, inspire curiosity, and nurture values like kindness, courage, and faith.

We are committed to producing stories families can trust — books that open doors to thoughtful conversations and create cherished moments, whether at bedtime, in classrooms, or during Sunday school.

The Adventures of Lil’ J & Olive is a faith-based children’s book series for kids ages 3–8.

Through heartwarming adventures and gentle lessons, Lil’ J and his loyal lamb, Olive, show children the power of compassion, love, and courage. Designed to be both fun and meaningful, each story brings timeless biblical values to life in a way that’s accessible and engaging for young readers — and the adults who love reading with them.

Brian, the creator of The Adventures of Lil’ J & Olive, is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and lifelong dreamer who wanted to create books that children would love — and parents, teachers, and faith leaders would trust.

Inspired by his own faith journey and a desire to make biblical lessons feel fresh and relatable, Brian partnered with talented illustrators to bring Lil’ J and Olive to life. His goal is simple: to write stories that children will treasure and families will return to.