The Importance of Libraries

For as long as I can remember, my favorite place was always the library. My school and public library system were well connected, and I remember how cool I felt when receiving my public library card. It felt like such a monumental moment; this card gave me the ability to read and have access to so many books, ideas, and …

My Personal Story with The Kissing Hand

Starting kindergarten can be scary for young children—they are in a new place, interacting with people they may not know yet, and are being introduced to so much new information at once. When I first started kindergarten, I experienced separation anxiety as I had a difficult adjustment to being away from my mom and dad. I had afternoon class, and …

Once you select a manuscript for publication, what is the process from that point forward?

New authors are often surprised by everything that must happen in order to turn the manuscript into a finished book, placing it into bookstores, and hopefully into the hands of readers. Once an editor expresses interest and the author agrees, then comes the contract, establishing the duties and rights for both author and publisher, and then the editing begins. You …