Written for kids and inspired by adults, Julie Golsteyn’s new children’s book highlights the importance of standing up for what’s right, even when it isn’t easy.

Artist Emily “EMYO” Ozier is best known for her lively and colorful impressionist artwork. In her highly anticipated debut children’s book Marisol’s Dress, EMYO’s expressive art helps tell the timely and timeless story of her family’s emigration from Russia to America during the Cuban Revolution, one that she hopes will instill sentiments of courage and creativity in readers of any age.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s an ideal time to sit down with your child and have an open conversation about mental and emotional wellness

When it comes to finding inspiration for writing, some people have all the luck. They’ll be minding their own business, sitting at a traffic light or unloading the dishwasher, and a brilliant idea for a children’s book will pop into their minds.

It’s 2021 (I checked), and the book publishing industry is in the midst of a revolutionary transformation. Blink and you might miss it, or not notice it at all, but our business is experiencing what phone companies, taxi drivers and travel agents did over the past 15+ years: Adapt or die. And in my opinion, the disruption has only just begun.