Welcome to Grain Valley Publishing

Where stories come to life and dreams take flight!

At Grain Valley Publishing, we craft more than books and audiobooks—we create transformative coming-of-age stories for the young and the young at heart. Our narratives immerse readers and listeners in the defining challenges of adolescence, wrapped in page-turning plots that celebrate resilience, courage, and the enduring power of community.

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 2012 by author Grant Overstake and his wife Claire, Grain Valley Publishing Company, LLC has emerged as a premier independent publisher, renowned for its exceptional storytelling and high-quality audiobooks.

Operating from our headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, we collaborate with top-tier editors, designers, and audiobook narrators to bring each story vividly to life.

The Spirit of Grain Valley

Our company is named after the fictional community in our debut novel, a symbol of resilience, unity, and the transformative power of belonging.

Here, ordinary teen protagonists overcome extraordinary challenges through the strength of community—an ideal that drives everything we do.

Stories That Stay With You

• The Real Education of TJ Crowley
  The original novel is an award-winning exploration of teen friendship, racial justice, and personal growth set in 1960s America. ​

• The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline
  Released in 2024, the full-cast audio version co-written by author Grant Overstake and producer-director May Wuthrich, features 15 distinguished voice actors.

  Honored with the Earphones Award from AudioFile, and winner of the 2025 Audie Award for Best Young Adult Audiobook, this production delivers a moving and immersive experience that brings the story's rich characters and historical context to vivid life. ​

• Coming Soon: The TJ Crowley Audio Scriptbook
  Enhance your experience with the upcoming scriptbook—perfect for reading along or on its own. Follow the actors’ performances and dive deeper into the story’s themes and historical context with this powerful educational resource.

• Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
  An award-winning coming-of-age novel that follows a courageous Kansas farm girl who discovers strength and healing through the sport of pole vaulting. Praised by Olympians and coaches, and named as one of the sports’ best novels by CITIUS Mag, Maggie has inspired countless readers with its uplifting message of hope and perseverance. ​

• Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Audiobook
  Experience Maggie's inspiring journey through the masterful narration of Audie Award-winning voice actor Tavia Gilbert. Praised by AudioFile magazine, Her heartfelt and engaging performance brings Maggie's story to life, earning acclaim from listeners and critics alike. ​

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Explore our acclaimed titles and audiobooks to experience the profound impact of great storytelling.

Grain Valley Publishing
Where Stories Come to Life and Dreams Take Flight

• Maggie Vaults Over the Moon

• Maggie Vaults Over the Moon (Audiobook)

• The Real Education of TJ Crowley

• The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline (Audiobook)

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