William Palumbo

Children’s author William Palumbo knew he loved writing after winning a school poetry contest in the fifth grade. That early seed for storytelling was planted and resulted in his newest children’s picture book release, What’s in a Cloud?, a beautiful rhyming read-aloud about a young girl’s playful imagination. William’s stories are often inspired by memories such as a frightening thunderstorm he remembers as a young child, with his aunt telling him it was God and Jesus bowling to put him at ease. That memory invoked ideas for what else could happen in a cloud and gave rise to his book. William believes a great book is one with relatable characters. He hopes his young readers come away from his story understanding the importance of imagination and the feeling stays with them long after the book is closed. A U.S. Air Force veteran, when he isn’t writing dreamy stories for children, William enjoys gaming, reading, and spending time with family where he lives in Kuna, Idaho, with his two pit bull rescues he lovingly calls his “pretty pitties.” What’s in a Cloud? is his debut children’s book.