Mike Puglielli

Mike Puglielli is an author, illustrator, and creative director. He has been telling stories for over 15 years, amassing experience in almost every storytelling medium. Mike is passionate about STEM careers and aims to empower young girls and toddlers to see themselves in STEM fields through his books. As a kid, Mike could always be found writing short stories or drawing imaginative worlds in his sketchbook.

Mike Puglielli has already started amassing fans. Mike Puglielli launched Ouva Hugs a Star on kickstarter to great fanfare, achieving it’s 30-day campaign goal by closing at 103% with $5,896 in funding.

Small Giants Publishing is an independent publisher founded in 2020 by Mike Puglielli. It focuses on early children’s literature, for girls and boys ages 3-5 years old. SGP draws its name from the little ones it aims to inspire—and the children’s stories it publishes are focused on STEM that evoke curiosity while building self-confidence for the future.