I’ve been reflecting on some recent reviews for my children’s book, Our Family Tree, and I’d love to hear how other authors navigate this. Overall, I’ve received thoughtful and encouraging feedback around the messaging, especially in terms of inclusion, belonging, and creating space for children to feel seen in different family structures. But I’ve also received a few reviews that seem to interpret the message through a very different lens, particularly around what “family” and “love” should look like. It made me pause and ask: How much of a reader’s response is about the book itself, and how much is about their personal beliefs and lived experiences? As authors, especially those of us writing in the SEL and children’s space, we’re often simplifying complex ideas in age-appropriate ways. I intentionally did not go deep into the complexities of adult relationships because the goal was to create something accessible and affirming for children. But I am realizing that even simple, gentle messaging can strike deeper chords depending on the reader. So, I’m curious: - Have you experienced reviews where the feedback felt more rooted in personal worldview than the actual execution of your book? - How do you process that without second guessing your message? - And how do you stay grounded in your “why” when your work is meant to serve a specific audience? Would love to hear your experiences and perspectives 🤍

Context, I didn’t start writing books to look up best sellers on Amazon and copy them to make money .I started writing self help books in Oct 2025 for men and boys without guidance ,but learning about book bounty basically paying $4.99 for a review and having to read low quality books for fake reviews just to get 20 to start running ads was alot ingenious behavior I couldn’t sleep with , I ended up going with Lulu and plan to read a chapter of my books live on TikTok ,twitch and instagram daily to get eyes on the prize . How long does Lulu usually take to complete global distribution and does it still end up on Amazon and Barnes and noble when it’s complete ? any advice about Lulu much appreciated thanks everyone

Today marks my 4-year anniversary of being a self-published Children's Book Author. I had so many high hopes for where this journey would take me, but I would never have guessed it would become my full-time job so quickly! In this new video, I share the top 4 things I have learned over the past 4 years (you probably won't guess what I'm gonna say). I hope you enjoy it and it helps or inspires you on this crazy road that we call self-publishing children's books! Watch it Here 👇 https://youtu.be/KqdpkipwQC8?si=2VUBFOQANwGuMbsA

Hi, I'm on the way to publishing my first series of children's books and I'm very happy to have found a community I can contribute to (when I know something) and to help me find my way.

Hi everyone! I’m getting ready for my first elementary school craft show and would love any advice! For those of you who’ve done school or community events before: - What worked best for your table setup? - Any tips on signage or pricing displays? - What kind of pitch or wording helped draw people in? - Anything you wish you knew before your first show? I really appreciate any insight. I’m super excited but also nervous. Thanks so much! 💛