When you join please introduce yourself!

[Pat]

Hi. I'm an author who many years ago had the good fortune to publish a picture book with Houghton Mifflin and a short story with Ladybug Magazine. My career as a university professor (teaching about children's books) took over, and I'm just now back to writing for children and publishing as an independent author. The first book (The House at the Edge of Time) was fun, and I'm looking forward to creating more!

[Aaron]

Hello everyone, I'm an aspiring children's book illustrator with one very small independently published book out there. I would love to get more opportunities for any authors here who are interested!

Here's the book I illustrated:
https://www.facebook.com/bigjimgetsslim/

[Marcy]

Hi! I'm Marcy.... I've been a teacher for 15 years (K, 1st and PreK, Preschool director) ...little people...I have 2 children of my own...growing up too quickly- I am thinking of taking some time off to write- but very scared of the process... I know it is no easy feat to be published. I was both a communications and art major in college before settling on education...so I have a little bit of everything in my background.. Looking forward to learning a lot as I pursue this dream!!!!

[Bemmygail]

Hello everyone! I'm so glad to join this group, I can meet new people! I am actually a book illustrator, and a 3D Animator. I write books, but haven't seriously published one yet. I am in this business of illustrating picture books for authors, and making a children's youtube channel. I just started with the channel, but illustration has been my work for 6 years. It would be a great pleasure if you check out my gigs here for book illustration:

https://www.fiverr.com/digitalartistb...

[Stephen]

Hi I am Stephen and write children's lit, mainly comical.

[Valeria]

Hi! I'm children's book illustartor. And I'm happy to goin the group.
My website https://artvaleriablog.wordpress.com/
Here is my page https://www.facebook.com/artvaleriail...
You can find there many examples of my work (but not all).
And I will be happy if you like/follow my fb page! ;)
I draw with ink + watercolor or digital.

[Traci]

I am the author of the Lady Baldrick books. These are a series of children's books starring Lady Baldrick a lovable rescue kitty. Illustrated with photographs they are colorful and engaging for young readers. Each stand alone book helps children accept differences , face fears and learn about the world around them as they deal with others. All are available on Amazon.

[Erin]

Hello!

I'm Erin. I work and live in the New England area. I've recently just started writing a book I hope to get published soon which will also include some of my illustrations.

Nice to (virtually) meet you all.

[Renée]

Hello Everyone,

I'm an author of inspirational books and have recently tried to get my first children's picture book published - co-authored and illustrated. After so many rejections, we made the decision to published it ourselves. It's a minefield out there and so hard to get any doors opened. Anyone else doing this ... you have our sympathy!

Lovely to know you all :)

[Tmo]

Hello Everyone,

I'm from Japan living in Canada. I love children's books and publishing one is my dream. I'm still very much a novice and experimenting different styles of illustrations for simple stories. I'm very thrilled to have found this group! Looking forward to a bundle of inspirations and tips!!
Here is my digital doodle experiment: https://doodlemarathon.wordpress.com/

Teamo

[Charles]

Hello everyone. I am so glad joining this group. I am an English (ESL) teacher and have a very strong passion for children literature. I am inspired to entertain and also make positive impacts in the lives of children and adults through my works. I currently reside with my lovely wife and our adorable children in Pennsylvania – U.S.A. I love cooking for the family especially on weekends. We hope to cook and try out new recipes in the future. I am the author of the children's Christmas picture book, "Christmas is Coming! Wow!". I'll be very glad to get your thoughts and reviews on this book.

[Rachel]

Hello! My name is Rachel Harr, I have writen and published two childrens books so far(/ Reaching for the Stars, The Little Red Stone, both on Amazon). I am based in Utah, I am 22 years-old, I started writing books to teach my nieces and nephues about honesty, disition making, and friendship! I am so happy to be here!

[Susan]

Hi, I've just joined so now I'm introducing myself. After raising a family of three sons, and a career in nursing and complementary therapies, I managed to fulfil my life-long ambition to be a published author in August 2017, when A Jar Full of Angel Feathers was published by Blossom Spring Publishing. A Jar Full of Angel Feathers
I've also revived my childhood love of drawing, and so that book (middle-grade) was illustrated and I'm currently polishing up an illustrated early chapter book for younger readers called Smelly Ellie. I currently live in the Auvergne, France, in a little known and beautiful area of tree-cloaked dormant volcanoes and verdant valleys. We have our own dog, adopted from one of the refuges, and we walk other dogs weekly from our local refuge, as well as run a Facebook page for them to encourage adoptions.

[Anne]

Hi, I'm Anne Laguda. I aspire to publish short stories and poems that I have written. I'm a lawyer and I actually don't know what steps to take after I have written a story. My family moved to Togo, West Africa and being in a francophone country has given me a lot of time on my hands...I would love to publish my work. Pleasssse where do I start?

[Susan]

Hi Anne - for UK links you could have a look on the https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/ and ask questions on the community page. You could also buy a copy of The Writers & Artists Yearbook (or subscribe via the website) for lots of advice around writing & publishing. Short stories & poems often go into anthologies, or you could search on-line for competitions. Have fun & good luck, Sue

[Charles]

Hello Anne. For short stories, what I usually do is to start writing down the story right away as they come even if they don't look perfect initially. Writing is generative and so once you start writing, you will see your creative being begin to flow out as well as new ideas to make the story great. I wish you the best in your creative journey.

Charles

[Anne]

Susan wrote: "Hi Anne - for UK links you could have a look on the https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/ and ask questions on the community page. You could also buy a copy of The Writers & Artists Yearbook (or sub..."

Hi Sue! Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll look them up. I intend to have fun while I embark on this voyage.
Best Regard, Anne

[Anne]

Charles wrote: "Hello Anne. For short stories, what I usually do is to start writing down the story right away as they come even if they don't look perfect initially. Writing is generative and so once you start wr..."

Hi Charles, thanks for the reply. I have written quite a lot. However, I don't know what to do next. How do I get an illustrator? How do I get a publisher? Is publishing capital intensive? How do I get a good editor? How do I bring all these ideas in my head into being?

[Charles]

Okay you can hire an illustrator and editor at affordable rates from upwork.com. That's what I did. They have expert freelancers there. As regards publishing, you can use the Amazon KDP at https://kdp.amazon.com. I hope this helps.

Best regards,

Charles

[Anne]

Charles wrote: "Okay you can hire an illustrator and editor at affordable rates from upwork.com. That's what I did. They have expert freelancers there. As regards publishing, you can use the Amazon KDP at https://..."

Thanks Charles!! Fingers crossed...I'll keep you posted on my milestones :-)

[Charles]

You're welcome Anne.

[Shawn]

I'm Shawn, and I'm open to review exchange for my new picture book Cranky Bear Wakes Up. Just send a message if your book is of comparable length (less than an hour read time, with illosCranky Bear Wakes Up

[Lieve]

I am a Belgian photographer-author of children's books who lives 5 months a year in Quebec. My books are picture books, but in stead of drawings my illustrations are full color photos, added with some funy stuff in photoshop.

I am already a time on goodread and even in this group, but I was more a silent member as I don't know how goodreads work. Now I think it is time to find out and do more then only put up reviews I have written, or my own books.

Could anybody of you tell me how I could be more active on goodreads and in this group.
Thank you very much and have a nice day!
Lieve Snellings

[Anna]

Hi I'm Anna. I hope to write a children's picture book one day soon. The ideas are all floating around, but it's difficult to organize and stay focused. I'm hoping to gain some advice, knowledge and tips for getting it on paper and getting it out there. Thanks!

[Rana]

Greeting all! My name is Rana and Im illustrator artist from Indonesia. Open commission for children's book illustration, sketches, colorist, logo, web banner, and other thing related with illustration


For more artwork portfolio kindly check here:
http://www.instagram.com/ranadigipaint

Contact me:
rana.digitalpainting@gmail.com
twitter: ranadigipaint

Have a good day!

[Tmo]

Hello!

My name is Tomoyo.
Quite recently I finally self-published my first little children's book on Kindle store. It took me a while to prepare the materials, learn how to format and place it on the store. I am a Japanese, so I created both Japanese version and English version. It is a little book for babies and little kids. It's a picture book, so paper book is the ideal format, but I found it still very expensive to publish the paper books on my own. If any of you tried "print on demand" function on Amazon store, please let me know about the quality.

Japanese version
English version

Any tips and suggestions are appreciated!


Thank you.
Tomoyo

[Charles]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Chip. I help authors spread the word and get their books out there by making book trailers specially for children's books.

If you've thought about making a trailer or just want to read about what I do, you're more than welcome to take a look at my website: www.storytellerchicago.com

Good luck everyone!

Thank you,
Chip

[Katya]

Hello Everyone! I'm Katya, an illustrator who specializes in picture books and illustrated middle grade. My portfolio is on katyagreimes.com, and here are some of my pieces:

[Black Robot Publishing]

Calling all writers!

Black Robot Publishing LTD is now accepting submissions for fantasy novel, fiction novel and graphic novels!

Please contact us on blackrobotpublishing@yahoo.com for more info.

Thanks.

Best regards.

Black Robot Publishing LTD.

Facebook: @blackrobotpublishing

Instagram: @blackrobotpublishing

Linkedin: Black Robot Publishing

[Kimberley]

Hello Everyone, I am proud to be a part of your group, thank you. My name is Kimberley Paterson and I have recently self-published my first children's Book entitled "Frankie the Ferret".

I look forward to reading your comments, posts and learning new things from everyone.

[Anyu]

Hello,
I'm Anyu and I'm launching a freelance career as an illustrator for children's book and publishing. I'm new would love to illustrate children's book and (e-)book covers.

Also I love reading: children's book, comics, European comics, graphic novels, manga, webtoon, fiction, non-fiction,...

My website: https://anyu-creates.net/
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyu_creates/

I've been on Goodreads for quite a few years (but I re-signed up with this professional account) and I discover many amazing books through the website's recs.
Nice to meet you all!

[S.P.]

Hi, my name is Portia, and I've written and self-published an illustrated chapter book called "The Mysterious Melody", which is about British twins of Zimbabwean descent who, through a mysterious tune, have an adventure that helps them find out who they are. It's inspired by my experience of raising children in the UK, and I hope it's the first in a series!

I'm passionate about doing what I can to help improve the presence of diverse characters in children's literature, and through this site and elsewhere I would love to find and champion other children's books!

My website is https://www.nanisocreate.com/. You can also find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nanisocreate.

[G.]

Hello! Thank you for sharing.
Your vision and passion sound incredibly interesting.
I am in the process of illustrating a 2nd book to a series I wrote, illustrated and published myself on Amazon called The Adventures of Rhody Driftwood. Regarding the crisis we face in our environment and Oceans. www.rhodydriftwood.com

[Chelsey]

Hi there!
My name is Chelsey Hookenson and I recently published my first children's book. It's called "Do You Like My Hat?". I'm super excited to start my journey as a published author, I already have my second book in the works :)

[James]

Hello. Self-published Children's book author. 🙂👍

[G.]

Hello there.

[Rebecca]

Hello. I enjoy writing children's books and short stories non-fiction.

[Leslie]

Hi I'm Leslie. Just getting ready to launch my first childrens’ book

[Samantha]

Hi, I'm Sam, waiting on the first shipment of my self-published children's board book, very excited!

[Carolyn]

Hi- I'm a children's book author and illustrator. Since the beginning of the pandemic I've been getting a lot of work done so below I'll share my all my books since September. :)

Andy and The Pharaoh's Cat
The Dragon in The Closet, The Curse
Fireflies
The Gift From Little Raccoon: A Pandemic Tale

Excited to participate in the group!

[NelliRose]

Hello! So glad to find your group! I am a very new children's book author awaiting my first book from my illustrator:) Here to learn and grow!

[Donna]

Hi everyone!

I'm a hybrid author...published both traditionally and indie published for the past 10 years. Genres I cover is picture books, historical fiction chapter books, young adult novels, flash fiction, poetry, and inspirational essays. Working on getting another agent this year and currently revising 12 PBs and working on book four in my historical fiction chapter book series, HISTORY'S MYSTERIES. Here's wishing everyone a productive 2021!

Donna L Martin

[Deborah]

Hi everyone,

I am an author of a self-help book and a children's picture book I co-authored with my 7-year-old granddaughter that she illustrated! I'm a new author within the last 3 years hoping to gain some insight.

Smiles :)

[Karen]

Maddie's Saturday to Remember

Hi everyone, I am excited to be part of the group, and among readers and writers of children's books! I am an author of three children's books. My recent book is " Maddie's Saturday to Remember."

[Jaka]

Hello! I'm Jaka, cover book illustrator since 2013. I believe I have joined this group for a long time but not a bad idea to reintroduce myself.

My work can be seen at:
http://ellinsworth.co
contact@ellinsworth.co

With kind regards,
Jaka

[D]

Hi everyone,

I am a Freelance Illustrator and manga artist. I have always loved reading Manga, watching Anime and reading books. I love creating book illustrations, manga and fanfictions .

Here are some illustrations I have made if anyone is interested!!!

https://www.behance.net/dptenzing/pro...

It is nice to meet everyone!!!
Hope everyone is safe and healthy ,
D.P.Tenzing