What's In Your Illustrator Contract? Know, Before You Sign.
Illustration contracts are essential. Be sure to review your contract carefully. There is a big difference between a license in an...
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- Mar 28
- 2 min
10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.
Spring is here and you know what that means! It’s the season to get out there and showcase you and your book. Here are some tips for a...
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- Mar 9, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “Why Am I Here? A Child’s Book About Purpose” by Naomi Dunsen-White
As a child, I’m sure you looked around at everyone and everything around you and wondered what it all meant. You asked yourself, “Why am...
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- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “The Famous Ari” by Shanita Allen
If you loved the first three Let’s Go Dreaming books by Author Shanita Allen, then you will love this new book, “The Famous Ari” as well!...
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- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Engineers” by Tiffany Obeng
Engineers! Andrew with Daddy, this time, takes us on an exciting journey to learn all about engineers. Author, Tiffany Obeng...
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- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot
What is Grand Joy? Friends, K. Denise Hendershot and Kim C. Lee (“Night Owl” and “Meet Frankie Jordan”) have joined forces to write a...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review: "Down South for the Summer" by Patricia Bellamy-Mathis
Ready for a bit of nostalgia? Well if you’ve ever taken a road trip with family or gotten out of the city and "Gone Down South for the...
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- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: “Through Our Eyes”, by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but in this case you certainly can. Just one look at the cover of Sherricka Carpenter...
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- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson
“Born on the Water” by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and award winning author Renée Watson is a poetic free verse...
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- Jul 23, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen
Looking for the perfect book to settle your little ones and get them ready for bed? Well look no further. Author, Shanita Allen has...
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- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin
“Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin is the tale of Tameika, a talented little girl who loves to sing, dance, act and display all...
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- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love
“Julian is a Mermaid” is a poignant picture book where the story is told just as much through its gorgeous and whimsical illustrations as...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer
Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer
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- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes
Most of the children’s books I’ve encountered that featured a black lead character, the character was a girl. As a proud Boymom and aunt...
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- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Wonderfully Made", by Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde
Wonderfully Made is written by sisters, Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde. This book is a beautiful celebration of family and all the...
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- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.
If you plan to publish: *more than one book, *on more than one platform (POD or offset-printing) and/or, *in more than one format, then...
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- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?
Read alouds on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube, may sound like a fun idea, but did you know that...
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- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Kerin Finds Her Beat", by Shanequa Waison Rattray
Have you ever been nervous, yet excited about trying something new? Well in “Kerin Finds Her Beat” author, Shanequa Waison Rattray takes...
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- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review:"The Proudest Blue", by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatim Ali. The Proudest Blue is a beautiful story of two sisters and their...
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- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "I Fit IN Just Right", by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley
"Designed to show how we all "fit" in our family, this children's book celebrating the Black Family takes you through the familial...
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