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!
prices starting at $325
A standards-aligned, two-sheet marketing-styled educator guide consisting of author bio & headshot, synopsis, book purchasing information, thematic overview, discussion questions, selected complimentary fiction & nonfiction titles with descriptions & reference links.
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
prices starting at $625
Publisher information
Meet the author/illustration section
Post-reading Discussion (6 to 10 in-depth questions)
Elements of the Book Trailer – Character Analysis, Plot Analysis, Graphic Analysis, Story Boarding & Script Creation
Common Core Anchor Standards and/or Next Generation Standards Alignment
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
Guide and book information is promoted on the Guides by Deb Pinterest platform.
prices starting at $675
Publisher information
Meet the author/illustration section
Pre-reading Discussion
Post-reading Discussion (6 to 10 in-depth questions)
3 well-crafted content application activities consisting of graphic organizers and answer guides
Common Core Anchor Standards and/or Next Generation Standards Alignment
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
Guide and book information is promoted on the Guides by Deb Pinterest platform.
prices starting at $775
Publisher information
Meet the author/illustration section
Pre-reading Discussion
Post-reading Discussion (6 to 10 in-depth questions)
3 well-crafted content application writing, research, experiments, or literary analysis projects consisting of graphic organizers and answer guides
Common Core Anchor Standards and/or Next Generation Standards Alignment
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
Guide and book information is promoted on the Guides by Deb Pinterest platform.
prices starting at $450
Publisher information
Meet the author/illustration section
Pre-reading Discussion
Post-reading Discussion (6 to 10 in-depth questions)
3 well-crafted content application activities consisting of graphic organizers and answer guides
Common Core Anchor Standards and/or Next Generation Standards Alignment
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
Guide and book information is promoted on the Guides by Deb Pinterest platform.
prices starting at $525
Publisher information
Author/illustrator information
Pre-reading Discussion
Post-reading Discussion (4 to 5 in-depth questions)
Writing Response Lesson
Content Application/ Activity with Answer guide
Common Core Anchor Standards and/or Next Generation Standards Alignment
Guide, book information, and link-to-purchase landing page added to the Guides by Deb website
Guide and book information is promoted on the Guides by Deb Pinterest platform.
If you’re ready to get started or curious about which guide is right for you, book a free discovery call with Deb! As a bonus, learn more about how Pinterest and PinLit can grow your online audience during your call!