About uS
Huey’s Books is a veteran owned, self-publishing company, that strives to create children’s books about Military Aviation using real missions conducted helping our communities.
Our mission is to use children’s books to educate kids and adults about Aviation and how it uses military aircraft to perform some amazing missions.
In August 2023, Huey’s Books partnered with Sweetgrass Books to help with printing, distribution and marketing. With Sweetgrass Books’ help, we hope to be available in more stores and libraries!
Patricia osborn,
author
Owner of Huey’s Books
The mastermind behind this project, Patricia created Huey’s Books to publish books for her niece, Eddy. She wanted to show her about MEDEVAC and how the Army National Guard use their aircraft stateside. Patricia loves aviation and getting to be a part of it on both the military and civilian sides.
Patricia has a Commercial Helicopter, Commercial Single & Multi Engine Airplane, and Instrument pilot's license, as well as a master's degree in Aeronautical Science with a focus on Human Factors in Aviation. In her free time she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog Huey, especially around her home in Helena, MT.
The views expressed by patricia osborn are her own and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Army national guard, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government
Eric Castleman, Illustrator
Eric Castleman is a professional illustrator out of Helena, Montana and illustrator of The Fire Truck That Could Fly. He's worked with Highlights Magazine, ChickenScratch Books, and is a featured artist at Domestika. His work tries to extend and olive branch to children about high quality art as people like Maurice Sendak and Chris Van Allsburg did for him as a child. See more of his art on his website or Instagram: @ericjcastleman
Morrell Cravens,
illustrator
Illustrator of The Ambulance That Could Fly, Morrell has always had a fascination with aviation. His playful style was influenced by how-to-draw aircraft books from his childhood, and inspired by early Japanese cartoons, such as Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets.
Creating art with both traditional and digital tools, Morrell has been commissioned by US Military aviation squadrons, pilots, and passionate aircraft lovers all around the world.
Always wanting the most accurate detail in his art, including super-fun “little dude” pilots and crew, Morrell strives to bring joy and nostalgia to every piece he creates.
Morrell lives with his wife and son in Michigan.
You can see more of Morrell’s art on Instagram: @helo_1_aviationart
Thoams Hajosch,
final formatting
Tom has been apart of both The Ambulance That Could Fly and The Fire Truck That Could Fly; providing formatting and final design work after the illustrations and transcripts are complete. Having grown up within the aviation community, Tom has always been fascinated by flying things. Tom is currently a pilot with the Army National Guard and holds a Commercial helicopter and Certified Flight Instructor licenses.
Tom's other passions include design and teaching. After earning a masters degree in Architecture from Norwich University, he went on to practice architecture and became an adjunct professor.
You can see more of Toms work on his website.
Huey,
creative director
Huey is the inspiration for the self-publishing company name and logo. He’s been around helicopters since he was 8 weeks old, and always loves visiting the hanger. For fun Huey loves mountain bike riding (running along side) and rolling in the grass. Look for Huey in the new book, The Fire Truck That Could Fly!