How Children’s Books Teach Empathy and Kindness
With the ever-increasing polarization of our modern world, it’s important to start teaching traits like empathy and kindness to kids at a young age. These skills lead to a better...
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Realistic, representative books for socially thoughtful children.
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We are an independent publishing company that produces a select number of books each year. We work diligently to release children’s literature that represents today’s diversity while remaining dedicated to messages that make a difference.
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Maria Dismondy started out in the classroom years ago before writing ten books. She loved getting powerful messages into the world through realistic fiction, so much so that she began Cardinal Rule Press in 2015. A million copies sold and counting, these books loved worldwide continue to share timeless messages with modern diversity.
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The Ins and Outs of Publishing a Children’s Book
As a lover of books, have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of publishing? There's a lot of behind-the-scenes work just to publish one book as an Indie...
The Power of Representation in Children’s Books
Inspiration comes from a positive self-image, which requires consistent nurturing. For children, a great sense of self comes from identification with characters in the stories they see and hear -...