The Blog
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...
Business Book Review-Time And How To Spend It
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. Time And How To Spend It Summary: We’ve learned how to spot the...
Insider Scoop: What Your Followers Really Want To See On Social Media
“Work Smarter, Not Harder.” ~ Carl Banks Happy July, friends! We know you’re a bunch of marketing rockstars, so you’re already posting on social media each week. You’re working hard to engage your customers and patrons with great information every time you post, and...
Children’s Books To Raise Problem-Solvers
Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or at home, problem-solving helps kids thrive. These ten children’s books promote everyday problem-solving and resiliency, whether the issue be a missing toy or a struggling friendship. 1. STUCKBy Oliver JeffersAmazon...
The Launch of Sunny Side Upbringing
It took a year to write and edit this book. Months working with photographer Sarah Luczak on multiple photoshoots for the book Sunny Side Upbringing. It was a labor of love. A parenting book that teaches positive character traits. A parenting book that is about REAL...
Books About Friendship
Understanding what a good friend is and how to be one is invaluable for children’s social wellbeing. These ten fun books demonstrate how to grow a caring, generous, and empathetic friendship. 1. STICK AND STONEBy Beth Ferry and Tom LichtenheldAmazon I ...
Evie’s Field Day Book Release
Evies Field Day Book Release July In May 2020, we released a new book into the world by Claire Annette Noland and illustrated by Alicia Teba. The book is called Evie's Field Day: More Than One Way to Win. This was a very special book release because took place in the...
PRIDE Books for Families
Cardinal Rule Press is celebrating Pride month with a book line-up that promotes self-expression, diversity, and inclusion among young readers. Read on to explore our favorites, including the Cardinal Rule Press 2019 release DAZZLING TRAVIS. DAZZLING TRAVIS: A STORY...
The Release of Cookie & Milk
In October 2019, Cardinal Rule Press released the book Cookie & Milk. The book was written by Michele McAvoy and illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Michele toured New Jersey in the fall of 2019 for the official launch of the book. Teachers and families worldwide have...
Picture Books Set in India
Over the last several months I have been checking out books set in India from our local library. It is important remember that we can open our children’s eyes to the world beyond their homes by simply reading a picture book. Diverse picture books allow children...
Business Book Review-You Are A Badass At Making Money
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. You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth...
Virtual Tour of Bookstores and Libraries!
For the month's of July and August, I will be interviewing booksellers and librarians across the country. After all that the nation has been through with Covid-19 shutting us all down, what better time to give back some love to the organizations that house one of my...
June Writer’s Series: Creating a Writer’s Community
“It feels good to be in a community. Community, above all, is bigger than individuals–we are something much more than individuals when we are part of a community. And this is how things ought to be.” ~ Tony Blackshaw A Writer’s Community can be an...
Business Book Review: Don’t Keep Your Day Job
Each month, Cardinal Rule Press founder 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. Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career...
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....
