Journal
Not "Just an Illustrator"...
Some absolutely wonderful words with Francisco Fonseca, the man behind our latest masterpiece, Just a Rabbit.Â
How to birth a baby and a children's book, all in the same year!
Getting published as a first-time author is challenging enough. But how about getting published as a first-time author, and in the same year, having your first baby?
How to make a living as a children's book illustrator
We've written a lot about making a living as an author. But what about making a living as an illustrator? Read on, then, and learn about prolific children's...
How to teach children wisdom - with Maggie White
Who better to teach wisdom than a beautiful 85 y/o great grandmother, who's also a prolific reader of children's books!
Launching your career as a children's book illustrator
Ethicool co-founder, Teigan Margetts sits down with the company's newest children's book illustrator, the wildly cool, Madison Pollard!
A quiet chat with Stuart French
Ethicool's Editor, Romane de Beer, sits down with Stuart French for a candid heart-to-heart.
Five things kids can do about climate change
You’ve probably heard about climate change and you’re no doubt worried for the future of our planet. You’ve also probably heard that to make real change, you might...
Should children's books rhyme?
We should consider rhyme in children’s books to be like the conductor in an orchestra: it sets the tone and the tempo of the language; but the band...
How to become a children's book illustrator
Okay, so who wouldn't want to illustrate children's picture books for a living? Exactly! We receive more and more illustrators' submissions every day, so this summary guide should...
Printing for the planet
An overview of our research into sustainable printing methods and the background behind our decision to use soy-based inks. Our books our crafted with absolute sustainability at front...
