What makes a children’s book a best seller? Knowing your audience is key.
Influence on Reading Habits
They discussed “The Harry Potter Effect” on reading habits and how the series made reading cool for boys.
Marketability and Author Earnings
Children’s authors can expect a $1,000 to $10,000 advance, plus royalties. "Marketability" identifies the intended audience by age. Research shows less than 1% of aspiring authors secure a publishing deal.
Joy Through Characters
Good children’s books offer joy through characters we care about.
All-Time Best Children’s Books
From wild rumpus to reflections on friendship; here are the best children’s books of all time, sorted by age.
I saw an edition with an orange title, “Legend of the Animal Healer”, against a green sky with the awkward subtitle “The White Giraffe”.