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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!

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WNDB: Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

WNDB: Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James

Debbie Gonzales
Picture Book, Text Set

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

Brown: The Many Shades of Love 

Written by Nancy Johnson Janes

Published by Harry N. Abrams

ISBN: 978-1944903985

Synopsis:

Celebrating all the beautiful browns in one child’s colorful family

Mama’s brown is chocolate, clear, dark, and sweet. Daddy’s brown is autumn leaf, or like a field of wheat. Granny’s brown is like honey, and Papa’s like caramel. In this loving and lovely ode to the color brown, a boy describes the many beautiful hues of his family, including his own—gingerbread.

Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Nic Stone, and featuring illustrations by upcoming artist, Justin Johnson, Black Was the Ink is a powerful coming-of-age story and an eye-opening exploration of an era that defined modern America.

BIRDIE'S BILLIONS

BIRDIE'S BILLIONS
WNDB: Black Was The Ink by Michele Coles

WNDB: Black Was The Ink by Michele Coles