Our story
A Cozy Corner for Every Generation
Kinship Press began around a family kitchen table, rooted in a shared desire to protect what matters most: human connection.
Why we exist
Rooted in Care, Created for Every Generation
At Kinship Press, our mission is to foster meaningful connection, creative focus, and quiet joy across every stage of life. Through our thoughtfully designed books and engaging media, we create gentle spaces for families and individuals to pause, recharge, and bond in a fast-paced world.
We are dedicated to supporting hearts and minds at every age—inspiring imagination in children, offering solace to adults, and bringing comfort and memory engagement to seniors. Kinship Press exists to bring people closer to what truly matters—one moment at a time.
Our story
From Our Family Table to Yours
Kinship Press began around a family kitchen table, rooted in a shared desire to protect what matters most: human connection.
The heart of the story belongs to the family matriarch and Executive Producer, who migrated from the Philippines to Canada. Through years of working across hospitality, sales, and caregiving, she developed a deep capacity for care—learning how to comfort others, foster community, and bring warmth into every space she touched.
Years later, seeing her children balancing the demands of the corporate world and modern life, a shared realization emerged. In a fast-paced, digital age, simple, tactile moments of togetherness were disappearing.
That realization became a calling. Together, the family began imagining a different kind of publishing house — one that didn't chase trends, but instead created space for stillness. Books that invited people to slow down, pick up a pencil, and simply be present with one another.
Kinship Press was built on the belief that creativity is a language everyone speaks — regardless of age, background, or ability. From a child's first crayon strokes to a grandmother's quiet afternoon with a coloring page, every act of making something by hand is an act of connection.
Today, Kinship Press continues to grow from that same kitchen table spirit — guided by family, driven by purpose, and dedicated to the simple, powerful idea that the best moments in life are the ones we share.
Meet the founders
The Hearts Behind Kinship Press
Executive Producer
MJ Antazo
MJ is a Filipino-Canadian whose life has always been about heart, community, and connection. Drawing from her background in sales and hospitality in the Philippines and her compassionate work in Canadian elder care, she envisioned Kinship Press as a loving gift to families everywhere. As the founder, funder, and head of marketing, MJ combines her business strengths with her gentle heart, leading the brand’s outreach so their activity books can bring comforting focus to seniors with dementia, spark imagination in young children, and bring loved ones together around the family table.
Creative Director & Illustrator
Shay Lorenzo
Shay is a Filipino designer and storyteller whose creative heart is deeply rooted in heritage, family, and meaningful connection. While navigating the corporate world, her truest passion lies in creating art that touches lives. As Creative Director of Kinship Press, Shay crafts multi-generational experiences—from playful, interactive busy books for children to nostalgic memory books that bring comfort and memory engagement to seniors. Her bold, heartfelt creations are made to be shared around the family table, stitching generations together one page at a time.
Our manufacturing partner
Antagon Ink & Edge
For us, quality isn’t just a production standard—it’s personal. Kinship Press is proudly partnered with a dedicated printing and binding company rooted in our family, keeping our craft closely tied to the values we live by.
From choosing thick, high-grade paper perfect for little hands and detailed coloring, to crafting sturdy bindings built to withstand endless moments of shared memory, our print partners treat every single book as if it were for their own family table. Having family at the heart of our production means every copy is built with integrity, warmth, and a commitment to quality you can feel the moment you open the cover.
What we believe
Our values
Heartfelt Quality & Care
We treat every book and piece of media as a lasting gift. Partnered closely with our family print shop, we take pride in using durable materials, sturdy bindings, and thoughtful designs so that our creations can be held, shared, and treasured for years to come.
Everyday Unwinding & Peace
In a fast-paced, screen-filled world, we cherish the beauty of slowing down. We are dedicated to creating gentle spaces—through physical pages and relaxing media—where individuals and families can pause, recharge, and find simple, daily joy.
Connection Across Generations
We believe that stories, activities, and quiet moments have the power to bridge any distance. Whether it's a child discovering their creativity, an adult unwinding after a long day, or a senior finding comfort and nostalgia, everything we create is designed to bring hearts closer together.
Compassion in Every Detail
Our work is rooted in a spirit of service. From gentle, memory-nourishing pages for seniors to engaging books and video content for children, we design every experience with deep empathy—ensuring everyone feels seen, comforted, and valued across all ages.
Our books
A little something for everyone
Each title is thoughtfully crafted for a specific kind of moment — and a specific kind of person.
Puffin Flight: Neon Night
Bold neon-inspired designs for kids who love dramatic, high-contrast coloring.
Flavors of Tahanan
A coloring journal celebrating Filipino-Canadian home cooking, memory, and family recipes.
Ready to find your moment?
Browse our collection and find the book that belongs at your table.