Archive for August 2026
7 Questions to Ask Before Illustrating Your Picture Book
Finishing the manuscript for a children’s picture book is exciting. You can finally start imagining what the characters will look like, how the scenes will come to life, and what the finished book will look like in your hands. So, naturally, you may be ready to find an illustrator. But before…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Hire an Illustrator Until Your Manuscript Is Finalized
Hiring an illustrator before your manuscript is truly finished can turn relatively simple revisions into expensive production changes. Before an illustrator starts sketching your characters and scenes, your story should be structurally sound, professionally edited, and ready to become a book. For many picture book authors, illustration is the part they…
Read MoreHow One Family Turned Therapy Into Fun in the Kitchen
For Amanda Farwick and her family, cooking is about much more than preparing a meal. It is an opportunity to learn, practice important life skills, build independence, and have fun together. Amanda is the author of Cooking With Wilson, a colorful cookbook for children inspired by her son, Wilson, and the…
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