Secrets of a Children's Book Publisher: Part 2 - The High Cost of Book Reviews

I’ve been in the business of writing and illustrating books now for a few years and one of the areas which I find most frustrating is that of the editorial review. You would think that a good book just naturally gets good reviews, but that is not how the industry works. Traditional publishers send off their books to review boards months before they are ever published and usually pay nothing to have them reviewed. Self-publishers don’t have this possibility. They have to pay to have their books reviewed and this is not cheap.

A Little DonnerwetterKelley DonnerJanuary 26, 2024self-publishing, picture bookComment

Why children's book illustrators are angry about AI

As an author/illustrator of children’s books, I like to be aware of what is going on in the publishing world from as many angles as possible. This is why I am on over 100 forums including those for teachers, librarians, principals, editors, illustrators, authors, and children’s book self-publishers. In the last few years in the world of children’s book self-publishing, there has been an increasing trend of people taking credit for illustration work which they have not created. AI did not create this trend, but it has added rocket fuel to the fire. AI has now become the number one topic on many of the forums that I am on and for good reason. Let me explain."

A Little DonnerwetterKelley DonnerMay 11, 2023AI, illustration, children's booksComment

Have You Ever Wanted to Write a Children's Book?: 10 Tips for Beginners

Have you ever dreamt of publishing your own children's book? Would you love to see your book on a shelf when you walk into Barnes and Noble? Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to sell a book on Amazon? Well... there are a few things that you should know first…

A Little DonnerwetterKelley DonnerJanuary 19, 2023picture book, self-publishingComment

Back to School Giveaway

A back to school giveaway from the authors and illustrators of the Best Coronavirus Children’s Books on Amazon*

If you are one of the lucky three winners, you will receive all 5 fantastic books!

A Little DonnerwetterKelley DonnerAugust 10, 2020coronavirus, children's book, picture book, giveaway

Best Coronavirus Children's Books

Whether or not your school is held normally or remotely, no one knows how this pandemic will actually affect our kids. And, although we may not be able to change policy decisions, we can make sure that we pay attention to our kid’s mental health, their anxiety, and their worries no matter how things play out. Here is a list of the best pandemic related children’s books…

A Little DonnerwetterKelley DonnerJuly 29, 2020books, thoughtsComment

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