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What Is a Publishing Imprint—and Do You Need One as a Self-Published Author?

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!

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

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!

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!

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)

Discover the books from Sugar Cookie Books book publishing imprint that were chosen as Best Books by Black Authors!

Expert nonfiction writers advise on how to overcome writing challenges as a nonfiction author and writer.

Tricks and tips for new indie authors thinking about being a vendor.

Love Your Lawyer Day is every first Friday of November to show appreciation for all that lawyers do! Read on for celebration ideas.

Andrew Learns about Lawyers is a children's picture book about lawyers and it strikes the right balance between informative and inspiring.