When I became a mom through adoption, I started looking for children’s books that could help me talk to my daughter about how our family came to be.  I was looking for something gentle, joyful,...

When Alicia McKenzie first shared her manuscript for These ABCs Belong to Me!, we immediately felt its power. The book reclaims words that children often hear used against them and transforms them into affirmations of...

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...

At The Collective Book Studio, we have the unique privilege of bringing remarkable stories to life. In some special cases, the origin story is just as compelling as the book itself. The Knitting Witch is...

Introduction by Rebekah Lovato Piatte, Developmental Editor When the Collective Book Studio first approached me with this proposal, the first thing that drew me in were Raleigh Stewart’s drawings. I loved all the detail he...

Being an adopted female of Latin and Indigenous descent, I grew up in a family that looked quite different from me. This difference sparked a constant search for understanding. I was always observing, noticing what was different...

This Pride Month, The Collective Book Studio is reflecting on the value that books add to the queer community. As the owner of a publishing company that creates books, it’s important to carve space on...

Happy Earth Month! It’s time to give our planet the recognition it deserves. And as a publisher who’s committed to sustainability, it’s incredibly important to us to steward conversations about eco-consciousness. In celebration, we’re excited...

“I often notice a misconception that Jews are ethnically, racially, and culturally monolithic. It is so important that we never erase Jews of color, at home or globally. Jews come in every color and shape....