Celebrate Earth Day with A Nature Inspired Collage

Today, I stepped outside onto my front porch to observe the trees swaying in the constant San Francisco breeze. The sunlight cast mere foot-long shadow shapes and created micro-climates as it peeked through and around the buildings. Moisture from the recent rain bubbled up on the deck, and birds fluttered about on the leafy branches surrounding me. Earth Day, founded in 1970, was initiated to raise awareness about the environment and our use of its natural resources. Today, we largely...

Celebrate Passover with Angela Engel

Food has such a strong way of connecting us to memories and traditions. What dishes did you love most as a kid during Passover? Any that you still make every year? For me, something is grounding about cooking for Passover. I think it has to do with how the food of Passover inspires storytelling. I love the smell of the matzo ball soup simmering on the stove, the taste of my mother’s potato kugel, or even how my oldest daughter...

Hybrid Huzzah

Hybrid Publishing: The Best of Both Worlds—And the Future of Books There was a time—not so long ago—when authors had only two choices: fight for a traditional publishing deal or go it alone in self-publishing. One meant playing the waiting game, hoping for a gatekeeper’s approval; the other meant learning to wear every hat—editor, designer, marketer, distributor—whether you wanted to or not. Neither path was perfect, and countless incredible books fell through the cracks. Hybrid publishing is not new to...

Support for Los Angeles

Let Us Help Rebuild Your Library If you are a teacher, librarian or family that has been affected by the L.A. wildfires, we'd love to help rebuild your book collection. We have a large selection of baby board books and children's picture books that we are happy to donate. Email us with what you'd like, and we'll work with you to coordinate shipping. publicity@thecollectivebook.studio Our hearts are with you, Los Angeles.  

8 Tips for Using Up Your Hanukkah Leftovers

Left with extra latkes, brisket, chicken, and Hanukkah gelt after your holiday celebrations? Here are eight ideas for using up your leftovers and extending the holiday spirit. First, some tips for reheating and storage. If you have more latkes than you can use, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer the pancakes to an airtight freezer bag or container. To reheat from frozen, place them on a baking tray and bake at 350 degrees F...

How to Achieve a New Year Reset: A Step-by-Step Guide from Career Break Compass

Did you know that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February?  That's because most people jump into changes without a proper reset strategy. They dive headfirst into new habits and goals without clearing the mental and physical clutter first. It's like trying to build a house on shaky ground - eventually, everything comes tumbling down. A new year reset isn't just about making resolutions - it's about creating a clean slate and building a strong foundation for lasting change....