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Celebrating three years in Self-publishing, 14 books - STEAM Learning, Kindness, Acceptance and Perseverance.

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🐝Amelia Ophelia the Beekeeper by the Sea has been named a 2025 finalist in TWO categories: 🏆 Best Cover 🎨 Best Illustrations Winners will be announced January 15th Truly an honor to be recognized alongside such incredible talent! amazon.com/Amelia-Ophelia…

🐝Amelia Ophelia the Beekeeper by the Sea has been named a 2025 finalist in TWO categories:
🏆 Best Cover
🎨 Best Illustrations

Winners will be announced January 15th 
Truly an honor to be recognized alongside such incredible talent!
amazon.com/Amelia-Ophelia…
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New Episode - January 6th! What happens after you write the story that lives in your heart, but before you hit publish? In this episode, children’s book author and illustrator Bill Shea opens up about the very real fear. Watch and Subscribe: youtu.be/t67OTzc9GQk

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Season Two is HERE! Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson returns Tuesday, January 6, 2026. New episodes drop every Tuesday! Packed with real conversations about self-publishing & creativity. What are you waiting for? YouTube.com/@JoAnnMDickins…

Season Two is HERE!  
Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson returns Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  
New episodes drop every Tuesday! Packed with real conversations about self-publishing & creativity.  What are you waiting for?
YouTube.com/@JoAnnMDickins…
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This week on Beyond the Book, Stacey editor & coach talks about the importance of strong editing, & guiding authors through the publishing process. A must-watch for new and seasoned authors. Watch and Subscribe Here: youtu.be/ZJ2qO1bYHlU

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I’m honored that this story was also recognized with the BIBA 2025 Best Cover award, but what matters most is how this series continues to spark meaningful conversations with children about friendship, empathy, and acceptance. Read reviews here: amazon.com/dp/B0BYWBPHFT

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So honored to share that Amelia Ophelia the Beekeeper by the Sea has been named “Female of Fiction – Best Interior Illustrations by Hindi’s Library. 🐝📚 This heartfelt, STEM based learning story, was beautifully, illustrated by @kerriedesigns. amazon.com/Amelia-Ophelia…

So honored to share that Amelia Ophelia the Beekeeper by the Sea has been named “Female of Fiction – Best Interior Illustrations by Hindi’s Library. 🐝📚

This heartfelt, STEM based learning story, was beautifully, illustrated by @kerriedesigns.

amazon.com/Amelia-Ophelia…
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What is line editing, and how do you know if your manuscript needs it? In this episode Carrie Turner professional editor, explains how line editing strengthens flow, clarity, and voice, without rewriting your story. Watch here: 👉youtu.be/tM72irrsjr8

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Is self-publishing really stress-free? We break down what “stress-free” publishing actually looks like for children’s book authors, and when that promise falls apart. Subscribe and watch here: youtu.be/-OtBefx8X8k

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📷She spotted the book while waiting! An old house, a mysterious cover, a story that felt like it was calling to her. One quick search later, she was reading Secrets of Hawthorne Manor… Perfect for middle-grade read. Read more: amazon.com/Secrets-Hawtho…

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New Episode Alert! Ever wonder how writers stay disciplined, even when motivation fades? Children's Author Dr. Karen Nespoli shares how her writing group, WOW "Writing Our Way," helps her avoid writer’s block. Watch and subscribe on YouTube: youtu.be/exRvJUbd23g

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FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE Burnout doesn’t come from a lack of passion; it comes from trying to create without a system. We talked workflows, managing energy, illustration consistency as both an author and illustrator. Watch the full episode HERE: youtu.be/lHP6ZuqhQoU

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🐄How can one children’s book grow beyond the page? Heidi Brooks children’s author and entrepreneur discusses how she expanded her characters into a merch line of pajamas, hats, plushies, and more. youtu.be/9SqCsnxao50

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A new neighbor is coming to Lou’s Zoo… and everyone is wondering what they’ll be like. joanndickinsonauthor.com FREE coloring sheets and extension activities

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Get Your Creativity On! Blast off into imagination with Rylee’s Space-tacular Activity Book! From coloring pages and space-themed writing prompts to fun puzzles and creative challenges. liftoff: amazon.com/dp/B0DWRZ24WZ #ChildrensActivityBook #SpaceForKids #STEMforKids

Get Your Creativity On! 

Blast off into imagination with Rylee’s Space-tacular Activity Book!
From coloring pages and space-themed writing prompts to fun puzzles and creative challenges.

liftoff: amazon.com/dp/B0DWRZ24WZ

#ChildrensActivityBook #SpaceForKids #STEMforKids
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New Episode This Week! Children’s book author and former elementary school teacher Ashlee Yates shares one of the most common storytelling mistakes new authors make, forgetting that illustrations do the heavy lifting in picture books. Watch full episode on YouTube this week!

New Episode This Week!

Children’s book author and former elementary school teacher Ashlee Yates shares one of the most common storytelling mistakes new authors make, forgetting that illustrations do the heavy lifting in picture books.

Watch full episode on YouTube this week!
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🚨 New Episode Alert! Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson is dropping Today, Tuesday, April 14th! Elizabeth Retter talks about how her character Easton grew into a bigger brand & a mission to teach kids compassion for rescue animals. Watch👉 youtu.be/Qh7qPcqpcnM