Hi Everyone! My mom and I recently finished and printed my first children’s book series (The Sploot Friends 🐶), inspired by my two corgis, and I’m now starting to think more seriously about distribution. I’m curious if anyone here has had experience with IngramSpark—especially when it comes to getting books into bookstores or libraries? I’ve heard mixed things, so I’d love to hear what’s worked for you, what hasn’t, and whether you’d recommend using it alongside KDP or another platform. Really appreciate any insight!

Hey I joined a while ago but just got active again yesterday. Anyone newbie too? How is life as an author? 🙃

I’m so glad you’re here! Hi, I'm Harleigh! I'm an award-winning Children's Book Author that has turned self-publishing into my full-time job. I created this community to help you get there, too! 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 Children's Book Authors on the same journey - Resources, Q&As, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow What’s next: - Watch the Exclusive Trainings in the Classroom - Download the Free Children's Book Marketing Guide - Download the Free Instagram Content Planner - Download the Free Book Launch Team Checklist + Templates - Watch the Free Self-Publish a Children's Book on Amazon Course For now, say hi in the comments! 👇 Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what book (or books!) you’ve written. 👇 Watch this video to get a walk-through of this community and how to get the most use out of it! Welcome to the group!

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.

I just released a new podcast episode, and it’s all about how you can start selling your first 100 children’s books without using ANY ads. If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure how to actually get your first sales, this episode will help you simplify things and focus on what *actually* works. I break down three practical strategies you can start using right away to build momentum and get your books into readers’ hands. You can listen to the episode here: ​https://authorharleighrose.com/episodes/4-sell-your-first-100-children-s-books-without-ads I really hope you find it useful! 😊