Why We Like Goodreads and Why You Might Too!
At Cardinal Rule Press, we believe in the power of stories to spark imagination, build empathy, and bring people together. We love using Goodreads - a free and easy-to-use platform...
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Customer Service: What Separates a Good Library From a Great One
With more and more online information being locked behind expensive paywalls and monthly subscriptions, libraries have an opportunity to once again take center stage as guardians of free and accessible...
Happy Two-Year Book Birthday to “It’ll be Irie”!
As I celebrate the two-year birthday of my picture book, It’ll be Irie, published in 2023 by Cardinal Rule Press, I reflect upon an interesting year of new possibilities and the promise...
Get to Know Your Bookseller and Librarian: Why It Matters and How to Get Started at Your Store or Library
At the heart of every great bookstore or library is a team of people who love books and love sharing them with others. Booksellers and librarians aren’t just there to...
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...
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...
Happy Book Birthday, The Heavy Bag!
The Heavy Bag, a children's book that explores the feelings and journey of grief, was first published 4.5 years ago. However, due to the numerous foreign editions that have been...
The Top 5 Librarian Accounts on TikTok
Social media can get overwhelming. With the overload of content, it’s hard to find material that’s suited to your interests or adds real value to your day-to-day engagement in the...
The Top 5 Children’s Books To Teach Kindness and Empathy
Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we know how important it is to be an ally, though teaching others, especially children, can sometimes be hard or confusing. Leading with empathy and...
The Comfort of Bookstores
Have you ever wondered about the appeal of bookstores? What makes people want to stay at bookstores for long periods? These are questions that begin to emerge for people who...
How Reading to a Dog Can Improve Literacy Skills in Struggling Readers
Finding joy in books can feel like an uphill battle for children who struggle with reading. They may feel anxious about mispronouncing words or embarrassed about reading aloud in front...
The 5 Best New ABC Books for Kids
Now that we’ve entered the new year, it’s time to start focusing on those pesky resolutions that so often get left behind after a few days. Maybe you’re looking to...
How Children’s Books Teach Empathy and Kindness
With the ever-increasing polarization of our modern world, it’s important to start teaching traits like empathy and kindness to kids at a young age. These skills lead to a better...
The Ins and Outs of Publishing a Children’s Book
As a lover of books, have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of publishing? There's a lot of behind-the-scenes work just to publish one book as an Indie...
The Power of Representation in Children’s Books
Inspiration comes from a positive self-image, which requires consistent nurturing. For children, a great sense of self comes from identification with characters in the stories they see and hear -...
The Importance of Multilingualism in Children's Books
As the world becomes more connected, multilingualism is becoming an increasingly valuable skill. Today, there are billions of people worldwide who speak more than one language, and most of that...
Children’s Books About Sharing and Empowerment
Pedro the Pirate, one of our new upcoming releases, is a funny and heartwarming story about learning to trust and work with others. Pedro likes to play pirate alone until...
Children’s books about creativity and perseverance
Do It Yourself Dollhouse by Shannon Anderson Charley has just received a fancy new dollhouse, but after moving her doll around, she gets bored. Then she learns about her next...
How to Encourage Young Writers and Illustrators
When children have a passion we want to do everything we can to support them. Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we have worked with many wonderful writers and illustrators so...