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The Strange Friends Library
Behind the stories

Dr. Raven Harris-Keim

Raven Harris-Keim is an author, animal enthusiast, and lifelong lover of cryptids, folklore, and strange creatures.

She holds a PhD in Metaphysical Humanistic Science with a specialization in Cryptozoology. She created The Strange Friends Library to bring together meaningful children’s stories and the mysterious creatures that have fascinated people for generations.

Each strange friend offers a gentle way to explore something wonderfully human: kindness, courage, boundaries, confidence, friendship, communication, or learning to let go.

Why strange friends?

A growing Nessie can help us talk about letting go. A frightened ghost can help us think about courage. An unfamiliar visitor can give us a new way to consider kindness and communication.

The storybooks make room for imagination. The field-guide pages make room for questions, cultural context, and a careful look at evidence.

Welcome to the library.