Books make great holiday gifts. But paired with the perfect something? Well, then, that’s bound to result in bigger smiles. Here are some book pairings we recommend. SPRINGTIME STORKS: A MIGRATION LOVE STORY Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are migrating when Katerina falls from the sky, wounded by a hunter. Nearby, a […]
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Picture-Book-Inspired Cuisine: Nurturing a Love of Reading & Cooking
In my family, October is pumpkin season: scones, muffins, soups, stews, and other favorite orange-hued foods. For us, it marks a return to the warm, comforting foods of autumn and winter. Of course, this is just one of many food traditions that we and families around the world enjoy. Food traditions that build bonds. That […]
Books That Help Kids Work Through Change
For all the practice we have with change, it amazes me that it can still be so tough. But for kids, it can be even harder to accept change. Whether that’s sleeping in a big kid bed, adjusting to a divorce, welcoming a new sibling, moving to a new home, or outgrowing their favorite shirt, […]
A Book By Any Other Name…
Author Stacy S. Jensen and Kidlit Works members discuss how titles for their picture books evolved.
Behind-the-Swag Breakdown for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS
For my debut picture book, TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, I thought I’d do a behind-the-swag breakdown about the goodies I used to launch my book in March 2024. I’ll share how I created the swag, managed costs, and maximized its value since the launch. Let’s roll wayyy back to pre-pre-order times! I reached out to my local […]