The Blog
5 New and Inventive Picture Books To Be Released in 2022
Another year has faded into the rearview mirror, which means that it’s time for authors, publishers and book lovers alike to set our sights on the road to come. 2020 and 2021 were good years in terms of online and digital book sales. As local bookstores locked...
Inuit Children’s Books
Inuit Childrens Books Inuit, literally meaning the people, are native to the Arctic circle of North America. With a distinct history and culture, they are sometimes mistakenly referred to as ‘Eskimos.’ Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are excited to learn more about...
5 Picture Books About Believing in Yourself
When I was a kid, I viewed the world as my own, personal oyster. In my mind, the possibilities were endless. I could grow up to work in whatever field I wanted, excel at whatever sports I wanted, make whatever friends I wanted, and live anywhere I pleased. Of...
Podcast: Special Panel Series
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 the special panel series. SPECIAL: April‘s Poetry Month Virtual...
Podcast Series: Librarians & 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 Librarians. Children‘s Bookstagram 101 with Olivia...
Poetry Picture Books to Inspire Kind, Mindful Kids
As a teacher and children’s writer, I herald the power of poetry to boost literacy. I think of poetry as “literacy’s superfood.” It’s packed with rich vocabulary and literary devices in a concise format. Poetry is perfect for educators and parents who are short on...
Podcast Series: Educators & 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 educators. Can Books Teach SEL Skills? with...
7 Ways to Boost Your Book Sales This Holiday Season
‘Tis officially the middle of December, which means the holiday season, and all of its accompanying joys and stressors, are in full swing. Mid-December is a time when decorations adorn the neighbors’ front yards, phone calls with family members last just a little bit...
Children’s Books about Native Hawaiian Culture
Hawai’i is known for its gorgeous landscapes and unique culture. Yet too often, native Hawaiian’s stories are overlooked. With rich history, legends, and values, take a look at some of Cardinal Rule Press’s favorite picture books all about native Hawaiians and their...
Podcast Series: Authors Talk Marketing
Authors Talk 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 authors. How to diversify your...
Podcast Series: Publishers Talk 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 publishers. H is for Haiku with Amy Losak...
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...
Picture Books Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month
With representation from tribes from all across North America, Cardinal Rule Press is excited to share our top picks to read this National American Indian Heritage Month! While most of our book recommendation lists only have five or six of our favorites, this month,...
Cultivating Gratitude Through Writing
November 2021 marks the perfect time to be thankful for health, family and friends. For many, this year’s holiday celebrations are going to look a lot different than last year’s, when not everyone was able to come together safely. This could mean it’s going to be a...
Shine Bright This Holiday Season!
Special Launch OfferFREE SHIPPING on every order! BUY NOW! As you enjoy the holiday season with your young loved ones, give them the chance to explore the holidays and cultures celebrated by their peers. Alongside the diverse heroes of Cardinal Rule Press’s...
What I Had to Learn to Become A Better Children’s Book Writer
I will forever have a soft spot in my heart for picture books. Both for the ones that I have read and the ones that I have written. There is so much joy to be found in this genre, and so much magic to be created. However, for the newbie writer dipping their toes into...
How to Write Content that is Absolutely Bone-Chilling
Nighttime is setting in faster, costume shops are bursting with life, and pumpkins with ghastly facial expressions line the porches. Halloween is upon us, and –– whether you participate in the spooky festivities or not –– there is little we can do to escape its...
Picture Books Featuring Protagonists with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month, and while our kids might not be out on the job market yet, that doesn’t mean it’s too early to learn about people who might be different from them. Check out these six excellent picture books featuring...
Make A Difference Day
Join acclaimed book authors to discuss ways to encourage children to make a difference in the world. Classrooms Welcome! RESERVE A SPOT Panelists Maria Dismondy Nationally recognized author, publisher and speaker Maria Dismondy is dedicated to inspiring and empowering...
Picture Books Featuring LatinX Characters
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture, contributions, and history of people from Latin America and Spain and their descendants every year from September 15 to October 15. Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are celebrating the month by looking at some of...
Building dedicated fans through your email list
Marketing a children’s book can be challenging. Especially in a world where conducting school visits, in person story times, and other in person events, are all limited by a global pandemic. So many of us have had to take to more traditional digital marketing tactics...
Ideas for Virtual Book Tour
You lean back into the comforting embrace of your desk chair and let out a triumphant sigh. Before you sits a tower of neatly stacked pages that, together, comprise the product of all of your time, tears and creative energy from the past year and a half. It feels as...
Learn How To Publish A Children’s Book That Will Sell
You found this blog post because you want to publish a picture book. I was in the same boat as you over a decade ago and since then, things have changed drastically. I will save you some time in telling you that everything you need to know is available at your...
Dear Diversity
In a packed hotel ballroom, the keynote speaker of the world’s biggest conference of children’s writers and illustrators asked the audience to write a letter to diversity. As a thousand notebooks opened, the room...
The Power of Partnerships: More Important Now Than Ever
Libraries, bookstores, and publishers are always looking for creative ways to market their services, books, and programs to their customers and patrons. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I discovered ways to creatively promote my library's services, created new...
Five Diverse Children’s Publishing Companies
Cardinal Rule Press strives to publish and promote diverse children’s picture books, and to make sure all voices are heard. To ensure that every child can see themselves in the book they read. Although more publishing companies are looking at adding more diverse...
Bibliotherapy: Prescribing Books for Children and Youth
Libraries and bookstores provide endless opportunities for reading for entertainment, but they also offer a world of resources for children and caregivers. With our youth facing a barrage of mental and physical ailments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have...
Picture Books about National Parks (Traveling via RV/Amtrak, and Eco-Friendly Picture Books)
“The National Park System encompasses 423 national park sites in the United States. They span across more than 84 million acres, with parks in each state and extending into the territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.”...
