The Blog
Deal Report Announcement-Fall 2021
Maria Dismondy at Cardinal Rule Press has acquired world rights to LILA LOU'S LITTLE LIBRARY, a picture book by Nikki Bergstresser, presenting a story of generosity as a young girl shares a gift that keeps on giving with her neighborhood. Illutrator Sejung Kim is...
Deal Report Announcement-Spring 2021
Maria Dismondy at Cardinal Rule Press has bought world rights to KINDNESS IS A KITE STRING, a picture book by Michelle Schaub, presenting a story of kindness as a domino effect that brings a community together. Illutrator Claire Laforte is working on the project...
At-Home Field Day
Due to Covid-19 Closures, Cardinal Rule Press is hosting the largest EVER Virtual Field Day! (Note: this event has passed and was LOTS of fun!). WHAT IS THE AT-HOME FIELD DAY? In light of the Covid-19 school closures and in celebration of the new picture book, Evie’s...
May Writer’s Series: Writing a Children’s Book
"Books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts, and they should therefore be accorded the same respect." ~ Mark Haddon It’s month TWO of our Cardinal Rule Press Three-Month Writer’s Series and in this month’s Blog, we are sharing INSIDER TIPS from...
Business Book Review-Tiny Habits
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. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything Summary:...
April Writer’s Series: Submissions 101
“I believe myself that a good writer doesn’t really need to be told anything except to keep at it.” - Chinua Achebe Cardinal Rule Press is excited to kick off our Special Three-Month Writer’s Series! Over the next three months, expect great insider tips on book...
Books that Model STEAM for ALL
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. In the past, these were not areas of academics girls were encouraged to study. Today, we promote equality across genders and encourage our boys and girls to engage in play and learning that leads...
Family Reading Challenge!
If you are like more than half the country, you are currently home with your children. On top of that, you are most likely home schooling and managing your children's virtual schooling too. Oh wait, you might even be working from home too (I am doing all of the above...
Business Book Review-Outliers
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. OUTLIERS Summary: In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell...
PR Insider Tips: Securing Those TV Interviews!
Over the past couple of weeks, Cardinal Rule Press’ own Maria Dismondy has been on a media tour, sharing her newest book release, Sunny Side Upbringing, at multiple news outlets and morning shows throughout Michigan. Sounds like every author’s dream, right? In...
Business Book Review-Publishing for Profit
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. PUBLISHING FOR PROFIT Summary: Publishing in the 21st century is...
If You Build it, They Will Come (to your Bookstore!)
As we all know, bookstores are happily making a comeback. So much so, that even Amazon has created their own brick-and-mortar concept. However, these Amazon stores are opposite of our local mom-and-pop shops. The Amazon store in Chicago, for example, feels more like a...
Business Book Review-Dare To Lead
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. DARE TO LEAD BY BRENE BROWN Summary: Leadership is not about...
Children’s Audiobooks: A Primal Form of Storytelling
A 2019 audio report from NPR estimates that there are now over 120 million smart speakers in U.S. homes, representing 78% year-over-year growth. Between housework, the treadmill and long commutes, the audiobook trend continues to rise right along with smart speakers....
Parenting Books To Raise Kind & Caring Kids
Today we want to share a round up of parenting books that focus on character development. It’s proven science that we are not born with certain character traits such as empathy, kindness and generosity. These traits are developed over time. Our children learn from our...
Get a Jumpstart On Your 2020 Planning
Editor’s Note: As we say goodbye to the year, it is important to take a moment to pause and reflect. As always, we are dedicated to bringing you out of the box marketing ideas for your bookstore or library. We know that 2020 is going to be an amazing year for your...
The Free Resources We Offer
If you are a subscriber to our newsletter, we give out a free printable each month, along with content on the WHY and HOW to use the printable. We are making all twelve of these available to you in a bundle that can be purchased here. If you would like to download an...
How To Use The Calendar To Create Seasonal Book Displays
Editor’s Note: If you are a bookseller or librarian, you are in the right place! Each month, we publish an article dedicated to helping you think outside of the marketing box. We know it can be hard to think of fresh marketing ideas, which is part of the reason why we...
Books That Defy Gender Stereotypes
Over here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are dedicated to books that empower and teach children to be themselves. Here is a compilation of books we’ve pulled together, including one of our very own DAZZLING TRAVIS. Dazzling Travis: A Story About being Confident &...
Leverage Your Community to Your Marketing Advantage
Find out how publisher Maria Dismondy recommends you get more exposure to your bookstore and librarian. Get your customers and patrons in and reading with these monthly marketing tips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbEezIiifUk Sign up for more monthly marketing tips...
Books To Empower All Genders
Over here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are dedicated to books that empower and teach children to be themselves. Here is a compilation of books we've pulled together, including one of our very own COOKIE AND MILK Cookie & Milk: A Scientifically Stunt-tastic...
How To Increase Sales At Your BookStore For The Holiday Shopping Season
Editor’s Note: At Cardinal Rule Press we are dedicated to bringing you fresh out of the box marketing ideas for your library or bookstore. This month’s article is written for the bookstore owner in mind, but we know any book lover will find something to add to their...
Stars Among Us-Performers at Storytime
Find out how publisher Maria Dismondy recommends you get more exposure to your bookstore and librarian. Get your customers and patrons in and reading with these monthly marketing tips! https://youtu.be/PAimIj8TI9o Sign up for more monthly marketing tips via our email...
Two Key Business Relationships That Will Grow Your Bookstore
Editor’s Note: Each month, we publish an article dedicated at helping your bookstores or library up their marketing game. This month’s article is a little bit different as we’re going to focus on two key relationships that will help you grow your business as well as...
Storytime Success with Local Celebrities
Find out how publisher Maria Dismondy recommends you get more exposure to your bookstore and librarian. Get your customers and patrons in and reading with these monthly marketing tips! https://youtu.be/Cnn8j9gh1-8 Sign up for more monthly marketing tips via our email...
The Launch of Dazzling Travis
We asked one of our authors to share her experience with the launch of her book Dazzling Travis. The book sold out of hardcover copies the first month it was out! We had wonderful success with the book, thanks to the collaboration with the author, Hannah Carmona Dias....
How To Share Your Personal Love Of Books With Your Customers
At Cardinal Rule Press we are dedicated to helping librarians and booksellers think outside of the box when it comes to marketing, community building and sales efforts. If you love this article about how to share your personal love of books with your customers, you...
Guest Article by Author Michele McAvoy
We are excited to host our children's authors here on our blog. Here is an eye opening article by author of the book, Cookie & Milk, Michele McAvoy. GIRLS GIRLS GIRLSby Michele McAvoy THE PAST When I was a little girl, my mom would say that I was "big boned." When...
Wait, I can do that at the library?
Find out how publisher Maria Dismondy recommends you get more exposure to your bookstore and librarian. Get your customers and patrons in and reading with these monthly marketing tips! Sign up for more monthly marketing tips via our email newsletter. Connect with us!...
Mid-Summer Marketing Ideas For Increased Foot Traffic
As soon as late July hits, it can often feel like a mid-summer slump for your bookstore or library. Your summer programming and special events have kicked off but engagement is falling, your staff is in and out on their own summer vacations and perhaps the summer...
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