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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

Pinterest Pals: Tamara Ellis Smith

Pinterest Pals: Tamara Ellis Smith

Hi there, Pinterest Pal!

Welcome to The Book Club.

Today we’re introducing you to our featured friend, Tamara Ellis Smith!

What sets Tam apart?

  1. Tam grew up in a bunch of different states – New York, California, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Vermont – and is the oldest of four kids.

  2. As a kid, Tam would act out scenes from the books she read. One of her favorites was Jo from Little Women. Mine too! 

  3.  She now lives in Vermont with her family – four kids and my husband. Tam’s favorite things to do are running on the trails by her house with her friends and her dogs, making soup and chocolate desserts, writing stories for kids, and – still – reading.


Do you need help with your Pinterest platform?

Visit debbiegonzales.com to find out how we can help you create a Pinterest presence that will get you noticed online. The best part is Pinterest pins never go away—they’re evergreen! By investing in your Pinterest platform. You make sure you’ll get noticed long in to the future.

While you’re here, stick around a while (or come back soon) to DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCES for your favorite books!

Pinterest Pals: Leslie Bernard Booth

Pinterest Pals: Leslie Bernard Booth

Pinterest Pals: Reagan Lehman

Pinterest Pals: Reagan Lehman