OUR DEI COMMITMENT
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
Podcast Series: Creative Marketing
Thank you for visiting. Founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, recently interviewed guests on our podcast All the WRITE Marketing and we wanted to share that series with you. Below you will find interviews by creative marketers. How to Create Community and...
Writing Tip: Why Connect with Other Writers?
Printed on a sticky note above my computer in bold letters with a purple sharpie reads, “ABC”. It’s my reminder to “Always Be Connecting”. There is value in connecting with other writers, no matter where you are in your author journey. Especially, during a time when...
Podcast Series: Agents & Books
Thank you for visiting. Founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, recently interviewed guests on our podcast All the WRITE Marketing and we wanted to share that series with you. Below you will find interviews by literary agents. All The Write Marketing with...
