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Cardinal Rule Press has a mission to provide realistic fiction children’s picture books. Books that will empower children (and those that read to their children!) to make a difference in...
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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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...