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Hi! Deb Gonzales here. I’m a children’s author, career educator, and marketing strategist who has spent years crafting resources that connect people with literature in meaningful ways. As the founder of Guides by Deb, I’ve created over 400+ standards-aligned educator guides for some of the finest books in the business. And as the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, I now help book creators harness the power of Pinterest to expand their reach and keep their books discoverable for years to come.

My expertise in education, curriculum development, and book marketing strategy makes me uniquely qualified to help authors, illustrators, and publishers boost book visibility—whether through standards-aligned guides or Pinterest strategy. With an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, I understand the literary world from both the creative and business sides.

If you’re looking for high-quality, affordable, project-specific supplemental materials or a marketing strategy that keeps your books discoverable, let’s talk!

Stop by Deb's Author Website

Stop by Deb's Author Website

A Porcupine's Promenade

A Porcupine's Promenade

Guides by Deb – Keeping your books in the hearts of young readers and in the hands of those who care for them.

A Porcupine's Promenade

Author: Lyn Smith

Illustrated by: Jamie Hogan

ISBN: 9781950381036

Summary: Set in the cold winter woods, this story is a series of events in how a young boy learns about survival while a porcupine joins her prickle.

Just outside Bailey’s front door, snow was falling in clumps from the evergreen boughs where the sun was shining, but it remained frozen solid in the shade, creating an ice-cold winter playground perfect for exploring.

“Mom,” Bailey shouts. “Have you seen my snowshoes?”

“I’m going out for a walk in the woods.”

Bailey’s excitement to learn more about what exists in his backyard forest takes him on the path to an extraordinary discovery.


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This Is Our Baby, Born Today

This Is Our Baby, Born Today

A Girl's Bill of Rights

A Girl's Bill of Rights