Illustration
Why Every Children's Story Deserves a Custom Illustration
Bespoke art does more than decorate a page. It helps children understand, remember and fall in love with your story. Here is why custom illustration is worth it.
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Practical, warm-hearted advice on writing, illustrating, reading and publishing children's books, from the people who make them.
Publishing
The Step-by-Step Journey of Publishing Your First Children's Book
From a finished manuscript to a printed book in a reader's hands, here is the full path explained in plain language, plus how to keep 100% of your royalties.
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Reading
The Power of Storytelling: How Children's Books Shape Young Minds
The stories we read to children do quiet, lasting work on growing minds. A look at the real benefits and how to choose books that educate and entertain.
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We add new pieces regularly, covering writing, illustration, reading and the realities of children's publishing. The newest stories appear first, and the archive scrolls back from there.
02 Who writes the Purple Giraffe Press blog?
Articles are written by our in-house editorial team, including editors and our art director, all of whom work on children's books every day. Many of us are former teachers and lifelong readers.
03 Can I suggest a topic or ask a question?
Yes, we would love to hear it. Get in touch through our contact form and tell us what you would like us to write about, or what is puzzling you about publishing your book.
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