Booked & Busy: Creative Ways to Drive Summer Traffic to Your Bookstore or Library
As warmer days appear and spring turns to summer, many people begin heading outside in search of games and fun. However, with all of this fun in the sun, it...
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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.
From the Blog
Happy Book Birthday, The Law of Birthdays!
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you–– Readers, it’s time to blog the birthday post! For those of you unfamiliar with the line, “It’s time to CAKE the children!”,...
How to responsibly get rid of your old books while helping others
Books hold stories, knowledge, and inspiration, but there comes a time when we need to part ways with some of them. Whether you are decluttering your shelves, making room for...