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About Books & Things Publishing
Our Mission
Together with our authors, we strive to project diverse voices and stories for children, young adults and women. When creators are passionate about their words, we aim to ignite a spark and allow a platform to display their art.
Current Titles
Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
Kiara and her Invisible Crown
A perfect book for middle grade readers! This graphic, chapter book will take kids through the night sky to find the truth behind the tooth fairy!
Kiara and her Invisible Crown
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
Kiara and her Invisible Crown
The perfect book for every girl that dreams of more than being a princess!
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
When storms get a little scary, this little girl, her doll Ollie and her mom start to play!
My Best Friend Granny
My Best Friend Granny
Dollie Ollie Tales: A Rainy Day
There’s no love like Granny’s! See all the adventures this grandma and her grandson get into in this heartfelt story of love and friendship.
Bubble Sea
My Best Friend Granny
Bubble Sea
Bath time fun and imaginative play come to life in this new rhyming story.
The Holly-day After
The Holly-day After
The Holly-day After
A diverse holiday story about Santa's family traditions.
Literary Awards
June 2022
Congratulations to Mr. Maloof for winning the International Book Award in Children's Fiction: Softcover!
Order your copy today from Target, Barnes & Noble, Walmart or Amazon.
October 2022
Congratulations to Mr. Maloof for winning the Global Book Award in Children's Early Learning!
Order your copy today from Target, Barnes & Noble, Walmart or Amazon.
Book Submissions Are Now Open!
publish your work
We are currently seeking children's books with people as lead characters, fully illustrated or in the illustrations process, and MG/YA/Adult manuscripts. We do request the following information:
Children’s Books - Your contact information, any previous publications, the full manuscript and sample illustrations.
Middle Grade/Young Adult/Adult - Your contact information, any previous publications, a summary of your work and the first 10 pages of your manuscript.
*Please allow time to review all entries.
What We Offer
Author Coaching
We are now providing author coaching 1:1s to self publishing authors in the following categories:
Self Publishing - The Basics $75
Social Media Marketing $75
Author Accountability Partner $199
Book Launching 101 $155
Click below to schedule your consultation.
Mentorship Programs
We are excited to announce our new mentorship program! We have one designed specifically for self publishing authors who are looking for guidance through their publishing process, and for those starting a publishing company. Both are 3 month programs at $250/month, then month by month there after.
Click the link below to send an interest email and get started!
Editing services
We work closely with our authors to ensure their best story is put forward. Our team will fine tune spelling and grammatical hurdles while making sure full character development is established. When you are ready for edits, please fill out the form below.
Children's Picture Books $250
Early Reader Chapter Books $400
Young Adult/Adult $.05/word
Editorial Edits $50 per 10,000 words
Bronze Book Launch Package
All plans start with a 30 minute 1:1 to discuss where you are in the process and where you are trying to go.
Included in the Bronze Package:
- 2 Social media promotional graphics
- 2 Launch team email templates
- A customized launch timeline
$425
Silver Book Launch Package
We will start with a 30 minute 1:1 to set a launch plan. This package includes everything that is included in the Bronze package plus:
- A press kit & author flyer
- LIVE book launch event with Danielle Marietta on Instagram
$550
Gold Book Launch Package
We will begin with a 30 minute 1:1 to setup a launch plan. This package includes everything that is included in the Bronze & Silver packages PLUS:
- Customized THANK YOU postcards to send to your launch team
- A BOOK TRAILER!
*This plan needs to begin with a minimum of 2 months notice before the expected launch date.
$775
Meet the Authors
T'shura Jones
T'shai Jones Wynter
T'shai Jones Wynter
Mother of T'shai Jones Wynter and coauthor or their upcoming book, T'shai's Hairstyle Journey!
T'shai Jones Wynter
T'shai Jones Wynter
T'shai Jones Wynter
A 12 year old author with her debut children's book coming soon!
Latoya Baldwin
T'shai Jones Wynter
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Debut children's book Kiare And Her Invisible Crown is set to release November 14th!
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Author & illustrator with his debut picture, My Best Friend Granny, out now!
Bea Rey
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Marissa Kearney
Debut author with her magical realism novel set to release 2024!
Marissa Kearney
Ricardo Yancey Jr.
Marissa Kearney
Debut author of the Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He, launching on November 21st with coauthor Danielle Marietta!
Aundrea T. Smith
Danielle Marietta
Aundrea T. Smith
Debut children's book set to release 2024!
Tatyerra Mikell
Danielle Marietta
Aundrea T. Smith
Her second children's book, Ylanna's Extra Butterfly, is set to release in December 2023!
Danielle Marietta
Danielle Marietta
Danielle Marietta
Co-authoring her 4th book, Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He, that is set to release on November 21st!
Meet Our Team
Jill Hooper | Lead Copy & Line Editor
Enzo Varrie | Book Formatter & Designer
Jill Hooper | Lead Copy & Line Editor
Jill has spent more than 25 years as a communications manager for state agencies and private sector clients. She specializes in copy editing and proofreading. She holds degrees in journalism and English.
Cristian Rodriguez | Video Animator
Enzo Varrie | Book Formatter & Designer
Jill Hooper | Lead Copy & Line Editor
Cristian’s passion for children’s books shows through his 12 years of experience in the market. He especially enjoys bringing books to life and creating animated book trailers that are included in our book launch packages.
Enzo Varrie | Book Formatter & Designer
Enzo Varrie | Book Formatter & Designer
Enzo Varrie | Book Formatter & Designer
Enzo stands as a seasoned Desktop Publishing Designer with an impressive track record spanning more than a decade.
This extensive tenure in the field has allowed him to amass a wealth of knowledge and expertise, making him a standout professional in the realm of design.
His career has been marked by continual growth, adaptability, and an
Enzo stands as a seasoned Desktop Publishing Designer with an impressive track record spanning more than a decade.
This extensive tenure in the field has allowed him to amass a wealth of knowledge and expertise, making him a standout professional in the realm of design.
His career has been marked by continual growth, adaptability, and an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional design solutions that leave a lasting impact on clients and audiences alike.