3 Things I’ve Learned About Traditional Publishing
The path to traditional publishing is one many authors strive for. In my previous post, I talked about three things I learned about self-publishing, which is how I got my start writing and publishing children’s books. The other path in publishing is traditional publishing. Of which, has been top of mind for me since I decided I was going to commit to a career of writing for children. Having done the work these past three years to understand how traditional publishing works - with the full intent on having my stories reach traditional publication someday - I’ve learned a thing or two about it. So, I’m sharing, from the pre-published author’s perspective, the Top 3 Things I’ve Learned (so far) About Traditional Publishing, in Picture Books.
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.