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    SMALL AND SUPER SWEET

    May 05, 2022 6 minutes

    Often when we consider publishing, our minds turn to large, established houses but independent publishers can be a brilliant way forward. My first book Hodge The Hedgehog, illustrated by Benji Davies, was published by indie Meadowside Children’s Books in 2009. It kickstarted my career and I’m forever grateful for the wonderful experience.

    Read on as three debut authors share their experiences with indie publishers. All these books can be ordered through local bookshops or online at major retailers.

    Frances Tosdevin: The Bear and her Book – UCLan Publishing

    ‘The Bear and her Book is a lyrical, rhyming picture book, illustrated by Sophia O’Connor. It’s about a book-loving bear who travels the world, meeting different creatures in need of help. But thanks to her Bear’s Big Book of Being Wise, she can always fix their problems. And eventually, she finds the perfect place to end her journey.

    ‘In spring 2020, I was shortlisted in a picture book competition run by UCLan Publishing

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