Key Takeaways Especially in children’s literature, narrative storytelling is often intertwined with the art of picture book design. Understanding the nuances of children’s books and their design, from the layout of single pages and full spreads to the interplay of illustrations and text across facing pages, is beneficial to every self-publishing children’s book author. It’s…
Key Takeaways Let’s take a look at the history of picture books, which is as rich and colourful as the stories these books tell. The origins of picture books are rooted in the influence of medieval illuminated manuscripts and John’s Locke’s educational ideals in the 17th century. From the first picture book in 1658 to…
Key Takeaways When choosing your picture book size, here’s what you need to know: As a picture book author, selecting your book size is both a technical and creative choice that can significantly influence children’s reading experience. The size of your book affects everything from how illustrations are displayed to how text flows on the…
