There’s more than one way to see your book on a shelf.

Whether you’re dreaming of a shiny bookstore shelf or envision your own children reading your book—there’s a publishing path made for you.

4 ways to get your children's book published

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You’ve poured your heart into a children’s story. You believe in it. But the publishing world? It’s confusing.

Should you find an agent? Self-publish? Partner with a press?

The right path won’t just get your book published—it’ll align with your calling and convictions.

I’ve been on both sides of the publishing table—traditional and self-published—and I know the pros, cons, and hidden headaches of each. This guide isn’t here to sell you a dream; it’s here to tell you the truth so you can make a wise, informed decision.

In this guide you’ll discover the 4 major ways to publish a children’s book — from traditional to self-published, hybrid to pay-to-print. You'll learn

The real trade-offs (time, money, rights)—we'll go over all the pro/cons

Which model fits your vision for your finished book and desires

Real platforms and answers to turn to depending on your chosen path.

By the end, you’ll know which publishing path feels right — and what your next step is.

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A Peek Inside:

It’s not fluff. It’s actionable clarity you can use today.

Publishing isn’t just for the lucky few—it’s for writers who are ready to take action. Whether you feel confident or terrified (probably both), this is the moment to move from dreaming to doing. Your story was never meant to stay tucked in a document. It was meant to be read.

I'm a bestselling, award-winning children's picture book author, and I bring more than just author experience to the table for you—I’ve worn many creative hats, from designing wedding invitations to social media consulting to co-founding Risen Motherhood, a ministry that shared gospel-hope with moms around the world. I love a good dream-turned-reality, and I'm here to put our heads together to work on yours. I love books, and I might just love seeing books come to life even more.

I've written several children's books. Among them, the bestselling, "Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer," which was the winner of the Christianity Today's Children and Youth Book of the Year, and a finalist for the ECPA's Children's Book of the Year, and the bestselling, "Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image In Every Person," which won The Gospel Coalition's Children's Book of the Year.

I'm Laura and I'm here to answer your children's book questions.

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I've been writing stories for as long as I can remember. In fact, in first grade, I won my first writing award after I entered my story, "Mackenzie's Dog Goldie" in an AT&T writing contest. I still have the certificate and ribbon. (I'm thinking about putting them up on my office wall.) Since that day, I dreamed of being a children's picture book author, but I never actually thought it would happen. But by God's grace, I got where I am today. Now, I get emails and DM's every week from people just like you who are looking for advice and help at various stages of their author journey, but typically their questions require more than what a quick email or DM can accomplish. So, I built The KidLit Lab to answer all the most common questions people have (and the ones they haven't thought of yet). Think of this like my brain in a bottle, taking all my best tips and bringing them straight to you.