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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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Mayflower: The Ship that Started a Nation

Mayflower: The Ship that Started a Nation

Debbie Gonzales
Middle Grade, Press Release

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

Mayflower: The Ship that Started a Nation

Illustrated by: Michael Lauritano

Illustrated by: Mike Love

ISBN:  9780711248250

Publisher: Quarto Publishing

Summary: Join the Pilgrims on their perilous journey across the ocean, as they start a new life in North America. This stunning book marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage, with edge-to-edge illustrated scenes, interspersed with detailed maps, inventories and cutaways, along with engaging, narrative text to make this a history book to treasure and pour over time and again.


Learn about the perilous journey, the crew and passengers, the cargo on board, and what happened when they finally dropped anchor in Cape Cod. Meet the Wampanoag people and learn about how the Pilgrims' arrival changed their way of life. Atmospheric artwork and detailed scenes will spark your imagination as you discover the amazing true story behind the birth of a nation. Find out as if you were there:

  • Who were the Pilgrims?

  • Why did they want to leave England?

  • Why was the journey so perilous?

  • What was the Mayflower Compact?

  • Who are the Wampanoag?

  • How did the Pilgrims interact with the Wampanoag?

  • What happened at the first Thanksgiving?

  • What became of the Mayflower?

This fact-packed children’s book includes a comprehensive timeline of events, an author's note, plus a glossary and ideas for further learning.

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