Journal

Research Tips & Tricks for Writing Children's Historical Fiction & Non Fiction

To research for accuracy in a historical children's book, use primary sources, consult secondary sources, visit historical sites.

The inspiration and ideas behind "The Secret Journal of Victor Frankenstein On The Workings Of The Human Body" By David Salariya

The idea of Victor Frankenstein's notebook intrigued me and I started to think about what a student of anatomy would learn 18th Century.

What's new? What Are the Trends in Children's Book Publishing in 2024 - 2025?

By the time 'Trends' are spotted - they are probably over or fading - so lets take a look at trends in children's book publishing for 2024.

You Wouldn't Want To Be...Series Created and designed by David Salariya in 1999

Back story of the creation and design of the You Wouldn't want To Be an Egyptian Mummy...! series by David Salariya in 1999.

Spectacular Visual Guides

A Step-by-Step Guide To The 'Inside Story' Of ‘The Spectacular Visual Guides’ Series And How To Create a children’s history book series.

What Are The Best Font Choices For Children's Book Text?

What Are The Best Font Choices For Text in Children's Books? When it comes to designing text in children's books, every font matters.

How Does Graphic Design Influence and Change the World? By David Salariya

Graphic Design: Changing the World One Pixel at a Time Graphic design permeates our daily lives, making its presence felt and its...

So Long Publishing, And Goodbye to the Bologna Children's Book Fair!

David Salariya on a publishing rollercoaster ride with 1200 books "It's only a book?" Alfred Hitchcock once told Ingrid Bergman, "It's...