We are so thrilled to interview the Includas Superheroes about how they put together the Includas Coloring Book! They are always fighting the Exclusion Monsters, and we appreciate them taking the time to tell us about their journey. Incluz Superpower: making anything bigger Power-up by: using a cochlear implant or sign languageMotto: Your inner strength is…
Luda founded INCLUDAS Publishing in 2015. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I am not someone who gives up easily, and when you fight towards what you want or what is right, it’s empowering in the end. My disability really gave me a perspective and a lens to…
Madison joined the INCLUDAS team in August 2017 and is the Senior Editor. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I can read really fast, which definitely helps me as a publishing professional. I can get really determined to find a way to do something, even if it’s not…
El joined the INCLUDAS team from June-August 2021 and was the Children’s Literature and Programs intern. We were so excited to have them with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m very enthusiastic about everything, and I love putting that high energy into everything I do. And growing up as someone with a disability, I think…
Catherine joined the INCLUDAS team in May 2021 and is the Submissions and Acquisitions intern. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m very creative and drawn to create things either with my hands through visual art or through the art of writing, so I would say my imagination…
Charlotte joined the INCLUDAS team from May 2021 and is the Blog Writer and Interview intern. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. My friends say I’m a very good listener. It’s true because I really am open to hearing many perspectives. I’ve never really been a talkative person,…
Sadie joined the INCLUDAS team in May 2021 and is the Design and Illustrations intern. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m great at experiencing stories. Whether it’s through books, TV shows, writing, or art, I love getting that human connection to other people through storytelling—both if I’m…
Amanda joined the INCLUDAS team in November 2020 and is the Designer Freelancer. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I have a good sense of humor! A lot of people say I’m very funny, and I like to see the positive in everything. I think the people around…
Chloe joined the INCLUDAS team from May-August 2021 and was the Publicity and Marketing intern. We were so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m good at being flexible and adapting in situations to get what needs to get done. The most significant thing that’s influenced me as a person is…
Writing books for children sounds fun, and it can be, but most people forget that it’s a business. We hope these 10 tips will help you be a stronger and wiser writer. Before we begin, we do suggest first figuring out what your writing and publishing goals are. 1. Research The Market You want to write the…
The popularity of Review of 8 Kid’s Books with a Character in a Wheelchair Part I was so high, we decided to do a part II of eight more books. For this review, Luda examines picture books featuring a character in a wheelchair. Some of this feedback is based on her personal experience as someone in a…
Since this is a press dedicated to focusing on disability inclusion, it is important to look at books already out in the market. For this review, Luda examines eight picture books with a character in a wheelchair. Some of this feedback is based on her personal experience as someone in a wheelchair, and some is…