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Routes to Getting Published
This is the first part in my series “Writing Children’s Books 101“ where I’m simplifying the process of getting a book published to answer the questions of many people who have asked me how they can also become an author. There are two main umbrellas of publishing for us authors to choose from: Traditional and… Read more
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Writing Children’s Books 101
Since becoming a published author, I have had so many friends, neighbors, and cousins approach me with more or less the same question, “I’ve had an idea for a book for the longest time! How do I get it published?” And while some people worry I won’t want to share trade secrets or give tips… Read more
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The Right Gift For a TRUE Emma M. Lion Fan
When I thought, “What would Emma do?” There was only one answer: she would embodier a cushion with the perfect Latin phrase. Read more
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Best Picture Books of 2025!
From an author standpoint, it was an AMAZING year for picture books! I may be a *little* biased, but I felt like there were so many heartfelt, creative, new ideas that came out. In a year that also saw a rise in poor-quality AI generated books, I want to take a moment to celebrate some… Read more
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Books For Everything!
Books are an amazing way to help kids learn! In the past, children’s books focused on one moral, usually stated right at the end like this: “and the moral of the story is _____.” But now, book are chock full of different messages about lifeskills, cultures, practical lessons, and values. The other great thing is… Read more
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DIY Creativity Kit
Whether you call it a Tinker Toolbox or Creativity Kit, these DIY gifts are a great open-ended non-screen activity to encourage creativity! Pair it with SAWYER’S BIG IDEA now available at bookstores to encourage their process over product thinking! Read more
Kimberly Horch 