Did you know the Hebrew calendar celebrates four distinct New Years? * The most important and best-known of them is Rosh Hashanah (literally “head of the year”), observed this year from the evening of October...

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...

I discovered mindfulness over a decade ago when I joined a weekly meditation group. I’d wanted to learn more about meditation for a while, but had no idea how to get started—it felt intimidating. So,...

Summer is a great time to explore your writing in new ways. Without assignments for school, you can really let yourself write what you want, how you want — be creative.

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...

As a teen, you likely have a great imagination and an endless reservoir of creativity. Whether you express your creativity through making art, music, dance, writing, cooking, or sports—yes, athletes use their creativity each time...

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...

Jenna Hermans, winner of IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award and author of Chaos to Calm, co-founder and COO of Be Courageous   In my book "Chaos to Calm," I share various strategies that help mothers prioritize their...