Good morning everyone. My wife, Dawn, wants to reach out to everyone here. Hi beautiful friends! 💛✨ I’m not totally sure if this is the perfect spot to ask, and I'm not sure if you are already doing this, but I’m putting this out there anyway because I love connecting with other creatives. I would really like to follow and support more authors in this community — and cheer each other on as we grow! If you’d like to do some mutual social-media follows, cross-promote each other’s books and talents, and help lift one another up, please drop your links below or tell me where to find you. 💕📚 My goal is to build a circle of creators who genuinely support one another, if you haven't already done it, and join it if you have — not just with likes, but with encouragement, shares, and community. I’m working toward reaching 1,000 followers/subscribers, and I’d love to help you reach your goals too! Let’s grow together. Let’s shine together. ✨🌟— Dawn

Hi Harleigh and community 💕 My name is Dawn Walton, and together with my husband David, we’re building a children’s project and book series called It’s a Kidzz World — a creative, inclusive platform designed to help children on and off the autism spectrum feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Our first book, Miss Piglee Wiglee Finds Her Courage, is a sensory-friendly story about facing fears, embracing differences, and finding bravery one small step at a time. The story is deeply personal to me — I’m both autistic and ADHD, and I’ve always believed stories can build bridges of understanding for neurodiverse kids. Right now, we’re at a pivotal moment. We’ve completed the manuscript and have one concept picture that captures part of what we want — but we need help turning it into the finished illustrations. Our goal is to release the book before the holiday season is in full swing. We would be so grateful for any feedback or guidance on our current concept image (we can upload it here), and for recommendations of illustrators — especially those who love working with neurodiverse creators or might be open to a modest-budget or collaborative project. This book is just the beginning of several series we’re developing under It’s a Kidzz World, each designed to promote kindness, inclusivity, and emotional growth. Getting Miss Piglee Wiglee Finds Her Courage across the finish line would mean the world to us — and to the children it’s meant to reach. Thank you, Harleigh, for the wonderful community you’ve created, and thank you all for any help, direction, or encouragement you can offer. 🌈 With gratitude, Dawn & David Walton It’s a Kidzz World™ — Every Child is a Gift

I’m so glad you’re here! 🎉 This community is all about helping children’s book authors grow their audience, sell more books, and build lasting success! Here’s what you can expect inside: - Actionable marketing tips designed for children’s book authors - Exclusive workshops and trainings (Go to the Classroom Tab up top) - A supportive space to connect with other authors on the same journey - Resources, Q&As, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow What’s next: Click the link to the Classroom and watch the START HERE module. 👉https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy-4969/classroom/efcf4c72?md=a1b8e76a536048a6833a73507a77ddc7 For now, say hi in the comments! 👇 Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what book (or books!) you’ve written.