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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

Rare and Blue: Finding Nature's Treasures

Rare and Blue: Finding Nature's Treasures

Debbie Gonzales
Picture Book, Press Release, Discussion/Activity

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

Author: Constance Van Hoven

Illustrator: Alan Marks

ISBN:  9781623540975

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Summary: A variety of rare blue species--from the blue lobster to the blue black bear--are rare and unique for a reason.


Travel across Earth to discover eight species that are blue in color and are either naturally rare, threatened, or endangered. Panoramic illustrations and a playful main text prompt a search for the blue species at hand, while the page-turn and informative sidebars zoom in to reveal a closer look at the species. There's a lot to uncover about the Karner blue butterfly, blue black bear, blue whale, Quitobacquito pupfish, Cerulean warbler, blue lobster, Eastern Indigo snake, and big bluestem grass. A surprise ending celebrates that planet Earth is the rarest and bluest and must be protected for the sake of all.

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Stealing Mt. Rushmore

Stealing Mt. Rushmore
Norman: One Amazing Goldfish!

Norman: One Amazing Goldfish!