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Picture books are magical because they travel easily—across homes, classrooms, cultures, and continents. While the illustrations often speak a universal language, the words still matter. Translating your picture book can open doors you may not have even realized were there. If you’ve ever wondered whether  you should translate your book, when  the timing is right, or how  to do it well, this post is for you. The Benefits of Translating Your Picture Book 1. Reach More Readers—

A 5 point checklist for knowing when you've written your final draft!

How to use books from Sugar Cookie Books to celebrate World Teachers' Day, World Architecture Day, and Career Day.

Here are a few things I’ve learned (and am grateful for) 5 years and 25 picture books later.

While many authors hope to write full time, I am not one of them and here's why.

Learn why I un-regrettably unenrolled from Kindle Unlimited and what I do instead

This stress free book fair builds literacy, school spirit, and raises real money for the school. Great for daycare centers and preschools.

Beat the Summer Slide with Stories That Stick: Why These Books Belong in Your Summer Reading Stack

Architecture isn’t just about buildings. It’s about belonging. Andrew Learns about Architects is the perfect fit for World Architecture Day celebrations and corporate or community programs that want to do more than check a box.

Houston-based author and attorney Tiffany Obeng is set to release her seventh children’s book, Andrew Learns about Architects, this August—continuing her mission to equip young readers with career knowledge early, and to help diversify the future workforce.

National Black Authors Day on May 4th is a day to celebrate black authors, and combat the struggles they face in the publishing industry.

If you’re looking for a STEM picture book/book about scientists that will inspire children to become future scientists, then here it is!

Black authors, bookstore owners and curators share their recommendations and tips for best Black History Month children's books.

Quinn of Aidyn's Books is a literacy and literary advocate, expert, and pioneer. Her aim is to bond children and parents through books....

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As an independent publisher, I am always looking for ways to save a coin. Whether you are publishing 2 titles or 16 titles, here are three m

I Have 10 Toes / Tengo Diez Dedos de los Pies bilingual children's picture book makes learning body parts fun and easy!

5 diverse father's day children's books that feature, honor, celebrate Black fathers and are written by Black authors.

Two Houses Down is the perfect combination of classics Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away & Why Do Families Change! (books about divorce)

Easily spark any child's interest in engineering with these children's books and child friendly activities! (books about engineers, STEM)