3 Things I’ve Learned About Self-Publishing
In 2022, I began a pursuit of writing something that further connected to my heart. And that was in children’s literature. Yay, KidLit! I didn’t know anything about how to write for children or how children’s publishing worked, but heck, that [surprisingly] wasn’t going to stop me. I published my debut book, The Jealous Little Munchkin in 2022. And in 2024, I republished it. I’ve learned a lot through this journey of getting my first book out into the world, and have become intimately acquainted with the process of self-publishing a children’s picture book. While there are many takeaways, I’m sharing my Top 3 Things I’ve learned About Self-Publishing a Picture Book.
My Favorite Picture Books From Childhood
Picture books were my first window into the magic of storytelling—where vibrant illustrations and simple, yet profound narratives sparked my imagination and shaped my love for reading and eventually for writing my own picture books. In this post, I’m excited to share some of my all-time favorite picture books from childhood—stories that continue to inspire me and remind me of the great joy found in those early reading adventures.
10 Great Picture Books from the Last 10 Years
I’ve been wanting to start a blog since I started writing picture books. And finally, after a handful of years, here we are! I talk a lot about my own book on my website, which is a great read for those gaining a new sibling! But in this post, I’m making the space to talk about other picture books. These are part of the reason why I remain inspired and proud to be a part of this industry. Presenting 10 picture books that are, what I believe, to be some of the best to have hit the market in the last decade.