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Books loved by one million children
Realistic, representative books for
socially thoughtful children.
Books loved by one million children
Realistic, representative books for
socially thoughtful children.
We help the next generation of readers fall in love with books that make a difference.
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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For Librarians
Cardinal Rule Press only provides books that empower, entertain & educate children. Order our titles for your library.
For Educators and Book Lovers
You will find a list ranging from timeless and modern topics like courage, empathy, diversity, STEAM, LGBTQ and more on our bookshelf.
For Booksellers
We are pleased to work with you as you bring books to children and families worldwide. See how to order our titles for your collection.
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Meet Our Founder
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 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.
From The Blog
4 Steps to Getting Started Self Publishing a Children’s Book
It is almost a given that as a teacher, we have a love of books. Our classroom libraries are chock full of lots of children’s books and chapter books to encourage our students to have the same love of reading. So it should come as no surprise that many teachers also...
Blended Families and Picture Books
Family relationships are some of the most special ones we have, and they can also be the most challenging, especially when the family structure shifts from the familiar to something new. Many children find themselves navigating the waters of adjusting to a blended...
What’s In Your Pockets?
Three Pockets Full by Cindy L. Rodriguez (Illustrated by Begoña Fernández Corbalán) is a wonderful children’s book about love, family, and tradition. Beto does not want to wear a guayabera to his mother’s wedding. He even enlists his dog, Lupe, to try and avoid...
