You may have heard about the global initiative. Or perhaps you’ve read the book Thirst. If not, then take this moment to learn about the life-changing mission known as charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. No easy task. Just ask the team behind the movement that […]
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Exploring Wonder: Strategies for Keeping the Flame of Learning Alive
In an ever-changing world, the ability to pursue knowledge with passion and dedication stands out as a key ingredient for success and personal fulfillment. Cultivating a love of learning in children from an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and growth. This Books Uplift article guides you through practical strategies […]
Writer’s Corner: 5 Tips For Pre-Publication Book Promotion
You might think a successful book launch starts the day you sign your publishing contract. Actually, it starts much earlier—the day you declare yourself an author. But for this piece, let’s explore some of the promotion steps you can take once you’ve signed a contract with the publisher and you’re ramping up for a book […]
Promising Pages
The world becomes infinitely bigger when a child is given a book. There, they discover new worlds, life lessons, and exciting opportunities. But another world-changing opportunity arises when a child shares a book with another. This is what the charity Promising Pages is all about. The Charlotte, North Carolina based charity began by regifting books […]
Igniting Your Child’s Love for Reading With This Guide
Guest Post by author and consultant, Tamara Gilmore. In a world awash with digital distractions, the art of reading is a precious gift you can give to your child. It opens up worlds beyond imagination, enriching their minds and spirits. This guide, courtesy of Books Uplift, delves into practical steps to cultivate a deep-seated love […]
Snowy Valentine
Jasper Bunny goes on the hunt for a Valentine’s Day gift for his wife, Lilly. In need of inspiration, he turns to his friends but ends up caught in one trick and trap after another. Until a little bird gives him the answer he seeks, only then Jasper realizes the perfect gift was right in […]
Frankie’s Fishy Feelings
By Kimberly Monaghan on February 1, 2024 in Books 4 Fun, Books 4 Health, Books 4 Kids, Uplifting Books
This book was written by a high school student, Quincy Kaden. When she was twelve, she went to her first therapy session which helped Ms. Kaden discover the “fishy feeling” she’d been battling for so long was called anxiety. She believed she was alone in this battle. As she grew older and learned more about […]
Goodbye Bella: A Pet Loss Story
This beautifully illustrated storybook by Katherine Pendergast and Lacie Brueckner with illustrations by Svetlana Urbanowicz in my opinion, is required reading for families with pets. A time will come when you must say goodbye to a pet. Losing a member of your family is never easy and when it comes to a beloved pet, it’s […]
Happy Holidays and Thank You for Being You!
You know those newsletters that arrive in your email box this time of year from your favorite authors wishing you a happy holiday season? Well, this isn’t one of those. Nor is it an opportunity for me to tell you about my travels overseas to exotic locations that inspired my books (confession, I already wrote […]
Author Q&A With Zoe Twitt
Zoe Twitt is a children’s book author from Victoria, Australia. Zoe graduated from University of Melbourne with a degree in Creative Writing and began creating children’s stories after the birth of her son Angus. He loved her stories from an early age, and sat for hours helping her to develop characters. Her children’s picture book […]