The Blog
Literary Agent Interview Series {Stephanie Hansen}
Literacy Agent Interview Welcome to our Literary Agent Interview Series! This series originally took place in the Fall of 2020. This is a recap of one of the interviews. These recaps are perfect for aspiring writers and authors who are looking to get published....
Books about Kindness
Cardinal Rule Press leads the way in providing messages that empower families, schools and communities through inspirational children’s books. These ten books about kindness presents the idea with love and clarity. 1. The Big UmbrellaBy Juniper Bates Amazon...
Business Book Review: Get Out of Your Own Way
Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. Get Out of Your Own Way Book Description Dave Hollis used to...
Creating Space to Breathe….That’s Good Marketing?
I hope this Cardinal Rule Press Blog finds you with a full heart from a wonderful holiday and some downtime to enjoy those you love! If you’re anything like us crazy marketers, rounding into the “New Year” can sometimes create a false pressure to set big...
Business Book Review: The Art Of Gathering
Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Book...
Raja’s Pet Camel Book Release Highlights
Raja’s Pet Camel by Anita Amin, illustrated by Parwinder Singh was released on October 1st, 2020. Despite the challenges of stay at home orders in 2020, the release kicked off online with close to 100 people tuning into the very first LIVE reading. Anita was able to...
Diverse Holiday Books to Add to Your List!
We love to make your life easier - that’s what we try and do each and every month! As you start your holiday shopping, we’ve got some awesome DIVERSE HOLIDAY BOOKS we’re reviewing and sharing for you to snag up this gifting season OR add to your own diverse library of...
Holiday Deals & Discounts {Picture Books & More}
Tis' the season! It's that time of year where we start thinking about our loved ones and how we can show our love during the up coming seasonal celebrations. Our team at Cardinal Rule Press has put together some gift guides to take the work out of it for you. We love...
Summer Library Tour: New Haven Public Library
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Summer Bookstore & Library Tour: Mocha Books in Tulsa, OK
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Summer Bookstore Tour: The Twig Bookshop in San Antonio, TX
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Real Life Author Advice On Manuscript Submissions
At Cardinal Rule Press, we are lucky to work with amazing and talented authors. Not only are they talented - they’re EXPERIENCED! These are folks who have been through the submissions process, hustled, researched, worked, and come out on the other side with a...
Summer Bookstore Tour: Warwick’s in La Jolla, CA
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Looking for Authors: Realistic Fiction Picture Books
Cardinal Rule Press produces high-quality children’s literature that empowers children through timeless messages of hope, courage and the Golden Rule. We are a traditional publishing company located in southeast Michigan that produces a select number of books each...
Business Book Review-The Paper Solution
Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. The Paper Solution: What to Shred, What to Save, and How to Stop...
Creating the Ultimate Children’s Virtual Book Club!
If there is one thing we ALL love... it’s connecting through books. As booksellers and librarians, it’s those connections that feed us. Due to the pandemic, many of us have been left feeling disconnected, and missing those little reader’s faces and conversations...
{Win FREE Books} Virtual Book Tour: Raja’s Pet Camel
It’s here! It’s here! Raja’s Pet Camel by Anita Amin is in the world and available for purchase! If you would like a chance to win a free book, follow along on Instagram with the Virtual Book Tour as educators across the nation share their reviews of the book and...
Learn from the Experts: Literary Agent Interview Series
As a way to support our community of writers and to collaborate with others in the industry, we are hosting a virtual interview series this fall. Join us on zoom or Facebook live each Wednesday at 1pm EST for interviews with literary agents. This is a great way to...
Get Cool Stuff: Raja’s Pet Camel Pre Order Campaign
As we approach the launch date of one of our new picture books, Raja’s Pet Camel by Anita Amin, we are celebrating with a preorder campaign. This means that for every book ordered BEFORE October 1st, we will gift a package of goodies (while supplies last!) Show your...
Business Book Review-Becoming Better Grownups
Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. Becoming Better Grownups Book Description: When his first book...
Business Book Review-Boundaries
Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. Boundaries Summary: Does your life feel like it's out of...
A Back To School Curated Book List Made Just for You!
Just in time for Back to School, we’ve got a very special CARDINAL RULE PRESS CURATED BOOK LIST of some of our very favorite books! Check out our DIVERSE collection below and don’t forget to get your orders in this week for a great start to the SCHOOL YEAR!...
Black Owned Bookstores & Publishers
We are working on making connections over here with Black owned bookstores and publishing companies as well. During the Summer Interview Series, I met SHIONKA MCGLORY who owns Mocha Books, an online bookstore that will be going mobile soon! Someone on Instagram...
Summer Library Tour: Springville Public Library
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Summer Library Tour: Lancaster Library
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
What We Learned At The Summer Library & Bookstore Tour!
We sure had a BLAST this summer with our VIRTUAL SUMMER BOOKSTORE AND LIBRARY TOURS! We hope you were able to catch some of them on our Facebook Live’s but if not, fear not! We’ve gathered some of our favorite BEST PRACTICES from our tours to bring you their...
Children’s Books About The Value Of Service Work
From food drives to picking up litter at the park, there are plenty of ways to involve young children in service work. These ten books further children’s understanding of the value inherent in helping others, collaborating in community, and contributing to society. 1....
Summer Library Tour: Los Angeles Public Library in Studio City
During the summer of 2020, our publishing company hosted an interview series with popular bookstores and libraries across the country. Our founder, Maria Dismondy, hosted the interviews. We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite...
Children’s Books On Manners
Manners is one facet of social intelligence, which supports positive interpersonal and professional outcomes throughout life. While we’re never too old to improve upon our manners, it’s better for everyone involved to start early. Here are ten of our favorite books on...
Children’s Books About Kindness
Always telling your kids to “be kind,” but not sure how to help them understand what it means or how to put it into action? These ten books explore the concept of kindness with courage and warmth. 1. THE POTATO CHIP CHAMPBy Maria DismondyAmazon I BookShopChamp...
