Shop Small, Gift Big Imagination
A Small Business Saturday Message from The Mannamong
Every great story begins with imagination — and often, that imagination starts small.
Just like The Mannamong itself, built from one sketch, one idea, and one dream shared between family.
This Small Business Saturday, we want to celebrate that spirit — the power of small creators, the beauty of handmade stories, and the readers who keep independent art alive.
💛 The Heart of a Small Story
When people think of small businesses, they often picture local shops, handmade crafts, or cozy cafés. But behind every small creative project is the same heartbeat — someone who believed their idea mattered.
That’s what The Mannamong is to us. It’s not mass-produced, it’s not managed by a corporation, and it doesn’t have a marketing team the size of a city block. It’s a story written, illustrated, and shared by an indie family team who simply love creating worlds of wonder and hope.
Every panel you see is drawn by hand. Every book shipped from our store passes through our own hands. Every message from a reader — whether it’s a parent saying their child couldn’t put the book down, or a teacher sharing it with their classroom — reminds us that imagination still has a place in the world.
When you choose to shop small, you’re not just buying a product. You’re investing in a dream, one that keeps storytelling and creativity alive.
What It Means to “Gift Big Imagination”
The best gifts aren’t the ones wrapped in the biggest boxes — they’re the ones that inspire something inside us.
When you gift a copy of The Mannamong, you’re not just giving a graphic novel.
You’re sharing a spark:
- The spark of imagination, when a child sees a world where spirits and humans connect.
- The spark of courage, as Kali learns to face her fears and learn to look beyond her own needs.
- The spark of hope, the quiet reminder that even in hardship, light always finds its way back.
That’s the kind of gift that lasts longer than the holidays.
It grows with each reread, each bedtime story, each new reader who sees themselves in Kali’s journey.
So this year, when you shop small, think of it as shopping for something far bigger than a present — you’re gifting imagination itself.
The Magic Behind Every Purchase
Running a small business is its own kind of adventure story — full of trials, triumphs, and unexpected twists.
Every sale, every review, and every “I just discovered your book!” message means the world to us. It’s what helps us print the next volume, attend conventions, and continue sharing The Mannamong with new readers.
When you order from our Shopify store, you’re directly supporting:
- Independent storytelling – Stories created without corporate influence, made from passion and heart.
- Handmade artistry – Every page illustrated and colored by a small family team.
- Creative sustainability – Your support funds future volumes, prints, and educational outreach.
There’s no factory line or middleman — just us, carefully packaging your books, bookmarks, and art prints with gratitude and love.
This is what “Shop Small” really means to us: a circle of creativity sustained by community.
How The Mannamong Began
Long before it became a series, The Mannamong started as an idea — what if the spirits of nature still watched over us, quietly guiding our lives? What if a young girl discovered that connection and changed the world by believing in it?
That question became the seed of everything that followed. Michael began sketching, writing, and building the mannamong world, while Kathy helped bring it to life through color, community, and heart. Together, we turned that small idea into a published series that’s now read by families, educators, and dreamers of all ages.
We’re not a big studio, but that’s exactly the point. The Mannamong exists because readers like you believe that imagination still matters — and that small creators can build something truly special.
Why Shopping Small Matters More Than Ever
In a season dominated by sales, ads, and noise, it’s easy for independent creators to get lost. But every small purchase carries meaning far beyond the checkout button.
When you buy from a small business, you:
- Fuel someone’s passion. Your support lets creators keep doing what they love.
- Keep creativity personal. You’re part of a story that values connection over quantity.
- Shape the future. You help ensure that indie art, books, and ideas have space to grow.
That’s what makes Small Business Saturday so special — it’s not just about commerce; it’s about community.
Your support keeps The Mannamong alive. It helps fund print runs, convention appearances, and the creation of new volumes that continue Kali’s story.
And every time you share it with a friend, teacher, or young reader, you’re spreading something far more powerful than a product — you’re spreading imagination.
A Gift from Us to You
To thank you for being part of our journey, we’re offering a little gift in return.
🎁 Use code HOPE10 at checkout to save 10% on your order.
Whether you’re starting the series with Volume 1, completing your collection, or gifting a book to a young reader, your purchase directly supports the next chapter of The Mannamong.
A Note of Gratitude
From our family to yours — thank you. Truly.
Your support this year has meant everything. Each order, share, and kind word keeps this dream alive. It proves that in a world full of mass production, there’s still room for handmade stories that touch hearts.
The Mannamong isn’t just our story anymore — it’s yours, too. Because every reader who believes in Kali’s journey becomes part of what makes this world grow.
So this holiday season, as you shop small, remember: you’re not just supporting a business. You’re helping imagination thrive. You’re helping hope endure. You’re helping stories like The Mannamong continue to reach the hearts that need them most.
Shop Small. Gift Big Imagination. Believe in Hope.
Save 10% with code HOPE10.
