How I Illustrated and Published a Children's Book!

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ABCs for Americans Born Chinese on Amazon!

Selling my books with my first pop-up shop!

Support me here (posters, autographed version, and more!):

Stay tuned to the end for a Read-Along and the reveal of my entire children's book.

In this video I walk you through why I decided to write a children's book, my research process, a failed attempt to write a manuscript and draw storyboards, the idea that evolved from that failed attempt, how I discovered my art style and the look of my children's book, drawing all the fruits, vegetables, and other foods (with time lapses using my iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate), and how I published it and printed it through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing in three simple pages. 

Timestamps:
0:00 abcs for abcs intro
1:31 why i wrote a book
2:13 research
2:28 manuscripts and storyboards
3:12 developing an art style
3:33 final artwork time lapses
4:00 the cover
4:29 publishing through amazon's kdp and pricing
5:44 read-along and reveal

Music:
♪ Sunset (Prod. by Lukrembo)
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Thanks so much for the support! My latest video is all about how to setup a pop up shop to sell my book!

gotcathy
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I can't help but notice that you don't have a copyright page. I would consider adding one. This seems like a creation you should protect. Also, I love the alphabet page you did at the end. Perfect!

ItsAshaMac
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Thanks for the video Cathy. I’m a primary chinese teacher in Australia I and found this very interesting and easy to follow. I also love your book and will purchase to read to the children in my classes.

wendytai
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I think it would have been a cool addition to include the name of each vegetable or fruit written in Chinese characters for an additional cultural education.

Congrats on the book!

gryph
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Awesome, I live in China and this book is a great melding of our cultures. My kids will love this.

thewave
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You did very beautiful artwork. Illustrating food that looks good enough to eat is a rare gift. Congratulations! 🎉 I hope you keep it up, even just for fun and thank you for sharing about the process. ☺️

Godisglorious
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This book is brilliant! I am so happy I came across your channel. I really liked G ginger and O octopus. Thank you for sharing your skill. 😀👍🏾

becomingandgoingbooks
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What a thoughtful overview and a huge congrats, quite the accomplishment!

tristanb.
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Great venture, keep it up, your work really inspired me. Thank you.

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Comment below your favorite food from the book, is there one I should have added?
I'd love to know

gotcathy
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I absolutely love your editing style and how creative you are! Seeing your whole process and how much work you put into this project was super super cool. Will definitely be purchasing one and congrats on your publication! :)

byslowstudio
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You did awesome on your first book!! I wish I had your foresight to not make my first book so complex with characters, a full narrative, and hand painting combined with photoshop edits, but we all have a different process :). My second book is a more simple format with digital illustration only and I am enjoying the process so much more - I think you nailed it on the first try!

sydneyrearick
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I am so impressed! I just thought about actually being an illustrator myself.. so much to learn!

vickiesmith
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I am So Proud of You! What a wonderful way to connect and share culture and the love of food we all have. Great job and your illustrations are BEAUTIFUL! Have a wonderful day!

gigipaquette
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Thank for sharing for your book and my favorite is the last page. The colors pop but pleasing to the eyes. Totally a perfect wrap up. Hugs . congratulations on your success

kitsuness
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great job and thanks for all the info, good luck

funchi
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Adorable book!
Lovely illustrations and colours in general. This book is so cool and bright 💛
Thanks for telling us about process, it was so interesting to learn about your experience.
💛💛💛

allisonstone
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Love your book! You are an amazing illustrator!

melissamendez
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This is so great! What a wonderful niche and fun way to share your culture and story! Congrat's on the book- good luck on your next endeavor!

mikebeights
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I this. I’m making a children’s board book. I’m pumped and excited...

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