by April Hilland | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a children’s book author and teacher-librarian, I know how important reading is for a child’s development. Reading together with your child is not only a great bonding experience, but it also helps build language skills, sparks imagination, and fosters...
by April Hilland | Feb 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Target Audience: Identifying your target audience is crucial when writing a children’s book. Knowing the age range and interests of your readers will help you tailor your writing style, themes, and illustrations to their needs. Story Planning: Proper planning is...
by April Hilland | Jan 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Encouraging young girls to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers is of the utmost importance. STEM fields have the potential to offer exciting and rewarding careers, but they have traditionally been male-dominated. By encouraging...
by April Hilland | Apr 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
KidTimeStoryTime read PICKLES on her fabulous and entertaining channel. I’m so...
by April Hilland | Apr 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
April Hilland’s Kickstarter was fully funded less than two weeks into her campaign. Launching a new book in itself is incredibly daunting but launching it as a Kickstarter is even WILDER to imagine. Truthfully though, if you are serious about a successful...
by April Hilland | Apr 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why is it important for representation in children’s books? I want you to take a moment and think back to a favourite book you read as a child or teen. What is it about that book that resonated with you? As a teacher-librarian and children’s author, I feel...
