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How a Picture Book Can Grow Into Global Licensing by Helen H. Wu When we talk about mentor texts, we often focus on voice, structure, or page turns. But sometimes, a mentor text teaches us something larger, like: How to build a world strong enough to live beyond the page. For this post, I’m using my picture book A Cup of Happy: Capybara Bubble Tea  as a mentor text, not as a business case study, but as an example of how certain storytelling choices make global licensing possi

The Magic in Books That Make Us Feel By Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD Have you ever opened a book and found yourself taken on an emotional journey that you never expected? The transformation can be instantaneous! One moment you’re focused on your own life, and the next you find yourself captivated and transported right into the pages. This feeling is magical. And the world responds delightfully. These books tend to be popular with readers, win awards, and even become bestselle