Natalie Soto Peterson
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I’m a 39 year old artist living in a small Texas town with my husband, our four kids, two cats, and one pup. I’ve always been creative - drawing, baking, making things, telling stories; but for a long time, my ideas lived in my head instead of in the world.
Eventually, I decided to stop waiting for permission. I opened a tiny art studio in our beautiful little town. I wrote, illustrated, and self-published my first children’s book. I started dressing and expressing myself the way I actually wanted to, not what was expected of me. And I stopped worrying so much about what people think.
Now, I create work that feels honest, playful, and a little weird. Because that’s where the magic is.
My dream? To be a modern, female, slightly feral Dr. Seuss - creating worlds kids love and adults secretly need.
I’m so glad you’re on this journey with me!
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Cringe Cat and the Shnizzle Gloop
From author and illustrator, Natalie Soto Peterson, comes a very silly, rhyming children’s book about a cat who is low-key STARVING! All he wants is a tiny nibble of delicious Shnizzle Gloop. However, Mr. Craig and Mrs. Meg are hesitant to give in, knowing that the consequences could get sticky. Will they give in to Cringe Cats demands?
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Local Authors and Illustrators Book Signing
November 2025 - Cringe Cat made its BIG debut at The Fort Bend Art Center in Rosenberg, Texas!
LitFest
March 7, 2026 - Lit Book Bar, Richmond, Texas. Come and hear from many local authors, including myself! A signed copy of Cringe Cat will be available for purchase. I’d love to see you there!
Elementary School Visits
2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Visits! Cringe Cat wants to visit your school! Prepare for a silly, light hearted reading of Cringe Cat and the Shnizzle Gloop. We’ll laugh (and cringe) while having interesting conversations about the use of modern language and all of the ways it can celebrate our differences and also bring us together. We’ll sing Cringe Cats favorite song and tackle some totally tangled tongue twisters!
I love visiting schools, it’s my favorite place to be! We’ll laugh, we’ll sing, we’ll cringe. Contact me today to book a reading at your school!
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