For many children’s authors , the dream is clear: holding a finished book in your hands and watching a child light up as they read it. What often feels less clear is how to get there. Traditional publishing can be slow and uncertain, which is why more authors are choosing self-publishing as a creative and empowering path. Self-publishing is no longer a backup plan. It is a valid, professional, and exciting way to bring children’s stories into the world. For authors who value

Reading aloud may seem simple, even ordinary, but its impact on a child’s development is extraordinary. In a world filled with screens, distractions, and fast-paced routines, the act of sitting down with a book and reading out loud creates something rare and powerful. It creates connection. When an adult reads to a child, they are not only sharing words on a page. They are sharing time, attention, emotion, and presence. Long before children can read independently, reading a