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How to Post a Goodreads Giveaway

We just did this and it was so easy! They’ve done a great job making it flow smoothly, but here’s a little list for anyone who likes to know what they’re getting into…and we highly recommend you get into one! Step 1 – Go directly to the giveaway page: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway (or goodreads.com > explore dropdown > […]

It takes strength to lift others up…

I love this idea, and it seems particularly apropos during National Bullying Prevention Month (We came out with a great kids book on kindness recently, for anyone who missed that). I also think this is a great way to get the message across to kids. Of course we should help others and be kind and […]

Half Price Books Fall Sale

Half Price Books holds a BIG sale each fall in the grandstand at the Fairgrounds in St. Paul. It’s fantastic. Bring your friends, your kids, your grandma, and especially bring a commodious bag or two. There’s nothing like having stacks of books that haven’t found a home on your windowsill or wherever, waiting to be […]

Light Up Card (and Ben Franklin Award)

We are incredibly excited to announce that our book has been nominated for a Ben Franklin Award (Children’s Picture Book). One friend asked: so you get stickers? Haha – Yes! So much more, but yes to that as well. ———————————————- Because this is such a big deal for us, I decided I would find a light-bulb related […]

Day Six – Book Review Printable

Book Review Day Six – 30 Days of SWAK As always, here’s a thank you and a linked badge to the brilliant lady I got this from: …and here’s where you’ll get after you fold the printables (on the lines provided) and staple…see the link below my little ramble: We’ve been working on our “Orange […]

The Porcupine Prince and the Publishing Company

Today seems like a good day for a whimsical post. Here’s what I came up with – hope you enjoy! His Story… Once upon a time there was a porcupine prince, who had a dream of creating beautiful clothes for the whole world (or at least his corner of it). He had seen so many […]