How to Design an Eye-Catching Children’s Book Cover | Fatima Kaleem

How to Design an Eye-Catching Children’s Book Cover | Fatima Kaleem How to Design an Eye-Catching Children’s Book Cover Written by Fatima Kaleem • Children’s Book Cover Design & Publishing • 8 min read They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in the highly competitive world of children’s publishing, every single […]
7 Crucial Questions to Ask a Children’s Book Illustrator Before Hiring Them | Fatima Kaleem

7 Crucial Questions to Ask a Children’s Book Illustrator Before Hiring Them | Fatima Kaleem 7 Crucial Questions to Ask a Children’s Book Illustrator Before Hiring Them Written by Fatima Kaleem • Self-Publishing & Author Tips • 11 min read You have typed “The End” on your manuscript, and now you are ready for the […]
How to Create Cute and Expressive Children’s Book Characters | Fatima Kaleem

How to Create Cute and Expressive Children’s Book Characters | Fatima Kaleem How to Create Cute and Expressive Children’s Book Characters Written by Fatima Kaleem • Children’s Book Character Design • 7 min read When young readers open a picture book, they are immediately looking for a friend. The success of a story relies heavily […]
How to Develop a Unique Children’s Book Illustration Style | Fatima Kaleem
How to Develop a Unique Children’s Book Illustration Style | Fatima Kaleem How to Develop a Unique Children’s Book Illustration Style Written by Fatima Kaleem • Children’s Book Illustration & Publishing • 10 min read In the highly competitive world of self-publishing, having a unique children’s book illustration style is the ultimate key to standing […]
How to Prepare a Children’s Book for Amazon KDP | Fatima Kaleem
How to Prepare a Children’s Book for Amazon KDP | Fatima Kaleem How to Prepare a Children’s Book for Amazon KDP Written by Fatima Kaleem • Self-Publishing & Print Formatting • 12 min read You’ve written a heartwarming manuscript and commissioned beautiful, human-crafted illustrations. The creative heavy lifting is done, and you are finally ready […]
How to Self-Publish a Children’s Book in 2026: A Complete Guide | Fatima Kaleem
How to Self-Publish a Children’s Book in 2026: A Complete Guide | Fatima Kaleem How to Self-Publish a Children’s Book in 2026: A Complete Guide Written by Fatima Kaleem • Self-Publishing & Book Formatting • 10 min read The self-publishing landscape has evolved tremendously over the last few years. In 2026, authors no longer need […]
OUT NOW! The BIG Adventures of a Little Cabin Car | Fatima Kaleem
OUT NOW! The BIG Adventures of a Little Cabin Car | Fatima Kaleem OUT NOW! 📖 The BIG Adventures of a Little Cabin Car Written by Fatima Kaleem • Book Announcements • 3 min read We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our newest children’s book project is officially available! Check out the beautiful cover […]
How to Create Emotion Through Children’s Book Artwork | Fatima Kaleem
How to Create Emotion Through Children’s Book Artwork | Fatima Kaleem How to Create Emotion Through Children’s Book Artwork Written by Fatima Kaleem • Illustration & Visual Storytelling • 11 min read A beautifully illustrated children’s book does more than just look pretty; it makes the reader feel something profound. When a child opens a […]
How Backgrounds Help Tell a Story in Picture Books | Fatima Kaleem
How Backgrounds Help Tell a Story in Picture Books | Fatima Kaleem How Backgrounds Help Tell a Story in Picture Books Written by Fatima Kaleem • Illustration & Visual Storytelling • 11 min read Characters may be the undeniable stars of a children’s book, but the background is the universe they inhabit. It is tempting […]
Why Character Personality Matters in Children’s Book Illustration | Fatima Kaleem
Why Character Personality Matters in Children’s Book Illustration | Fatima Kaleem Why Character Personality Matters in Children’s Book Illustration Written by Fatima Kaleem • Character Design & Storytelling • 13 min read When you open a picture book, what makes you instantly fall in love with the protagonist? Is it the color of their shirt, […]