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This page indexes individual book reviews and lists of recommended books on this site.

See also this list of recommended craft and reference books on Bookshop, an online bookstore which supports independent booksellers.

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Book Lists:

  • Resource Guide from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books: many books about writing, illustrating, and publishing children's books, plus reference books, magazines, and other resources.
  • Writing Guides: A list of guides from the very general to the specific or inspirational.
  • Awards and Award-winning Children's Books

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