Lyfting Spirits

A Wali Studios Publication

Hopeful stories, imaginative worlds.

Lyfting Spirits

The official home for the books and story worlds created by Michael Early. Published and supported by Wali Studios, a branch of Wali Productions LLC.

Lyfting Spirits logo featuring an open book, rainbow, clouds, and cross.

Books & Intellectual Property

Books and Stories

Lyfting Spirits presents approved books, characters, and story information as publishing details are confirmed.

Approved Books and Series

Confirmed titles and series information can be added as publishing decisions are finalized.

Audience Information

Verified reader, family, classroom, and library information can be presented for each approved title.

Expandable Catalog

The catalog can grow as additional books and intellectual-property details are approved for publication.

Portrait of Michael Early, author and creator of the books published through Lyfting Spirits.

About the Author

Michael Early

Michael Early is the author and creator of the intellectual property published through Lyfting Spirits.

As a devoted father of four, Michael draws inspiration from the imagination, curiosity, and creativity of his children. His mission is to create meaningful stories that encourage children to dream, explore, and see the world with hope and possibility. Published and supported by Wali Studios, a branch of Wali Productions LLC.

Characters & Story World

A World Still Unfolding

A first look at the characters and story world of the "I Am Anything" series. More reveals will appear here as they're finalized.

Maya, a young girl with curly hair and glowing butterfly wings, mid-leap in a flower-filled meadow with butterflies swirling around her.
Maya
Tessa, a young girl in denim overalls holding a book, standing on a lantern-lit cobblestone street beside signposts reading Imagine, Believe, and Maybe.
Tessa
Wonderwild, a glowing storybook village at dusk with a castle, a clock tower, waterfalls, and lantern-lit streets winding through the hills.
Wonderwild

Schools & Libraries

Potential Educational and Community Uses

This website is designed to support future approved inquiries and resources for educators, librarians, homeschool families, churches, and community organizations.

Reading Programs

Support for literacy and reading-program initiatives may be presented if approved.

Library and Community Programming

Approved programming information may be presented for libraries and community partners.

Educational and Group Inquiries

Classroom, homeschool, church, community, and bulk-order inquiry information may be added if approved.

Shop

Shop Categories

Live purchasing is not currently enabled. The shop is designed to support approved products if and when they become available.

Books

Approved hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions, when available.

Signed Editions

Signed editions, when offered and approved.

Audiobooks

Approved audiobook editions, when available.

Merchandise

Approved merchandise, if developed and offered.

Media & Licensing

Partner With Lyfting Spirits

Wali Studios, a branch of Wali Productions LLC, supports the presentation and routing of approved media, retail, and licensing inquiries through Lyfting Spirits.

Media Inquiries

Press and media interview requests.

Licensing & Adaptations

Inquiries regarding licensed products and adaptations.

Retail & Distribution

Inquiries from booksellers and distributors.

Lyfting Spirits logo featuring an open book, rainbow, clouds, and cross.

Publishing Representation

Published and Supported by Wali Studios

Published and supported by Wali Studios, a branch of Wali Productions LLC. Michael Early remains identified as the author and creator of his original intellectual property.

Published and supported by Wali Studios, a branch of Wali Productions LLC.

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Contact

Let's Connect

Reach the Lyfting Spirits team at info@lyftingspirits.com, or use the form and inquiry categories below.

General Inquiries

Questions about Lyfting Spirits and its books.

Schools & Libraries

Educational and institutional inquiries.

Media & Licensing

Press, retail, and licensing inquiries.