Book Marketing ⋆ Publishing ⋆ Resources for Authors ⋆ Courses for Authors ⋆ Tech Support ⋆ Book Coaching ⋆ Book Consulting
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Book Marketing ⋆ Publishing ⋆ Resources for Authors ⋆ Courses for Authors ⋆ Tech Support ⋆ Book Coaching ⋆ Book Consulting
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Find Help for Your Book Today!
At The KidLit Author, we help self-published children’s authors thrive by offering expert publishing support, powerful book marketing strategies, and trusted author resources — all in one creative space.
Whether you’re launching your first picture book or growing your indie author brand, we provide step-by-step guidance, self-publishing tools, and kidlit marketing solutions to help you write with confidence, publish professionally, and sell more books.
Discover an exciting & interactive world built for indie kidlit authors — where imagination meets strategy and your stories come to life. Join The KidLit Author today and take the next clever step in your author, publishing & marketing journey.
About Us
Your Creative Hub for Children’s Book Success
Hi, I’m KeriAnne N. Jelinek — bestselling children’s author, educator, and founder of The KidLit Author. With over 180+ published children’s books and years of hands-on experience in self-publishing, I created this space to help indie kidlit authors finally thrive. Through expert marketing strategies, publishing support, and creative resources tailored just for children's book creators, The KidLit Author is your one-stop hub to grow your brand, sell more books, and build a lasting author legacy.
At The KidLit Author, based in sunny Tampa, FL, we specialize in innovative marketing services tailored for children's books. Our passion lies in connecting teachers, parents, educators and children to captivating books by independent children's authors that inspire learning.
Whether you are a new author seeking publishing, an experienced author seeking marketing services, professional coaching, or continuing education opportunities to learn and grow, The KidLit Author is the place for you.
What We Offer
Children's Book Publishing
We offer professional, kidlit-focused publishing support—from manuscript to market. Whether you need help with formatting, cover design, ISBNs, or full-service publishing, we make self-publishing simple, polished, and stress-free.
Book Marketing & SEO Optimization
We help your children’s book get found and sold with proven marketing strategies, SEO-optimized Amazon listings, targeted keywords, and custom promotions designed to boost visibility and drive sales.
Courses & Author Resources
Access expert-led courses, templates, and tools designed specifically for self-published children’s authors. Learn how to write, publish, and market your books with confidence—at your own pace.
Podcast Setup + Optimization
We help you launch and grow your author podcast with professional setup, branding, episode planning, and SEO optimization—so you can expand your reach and connect with readers and listeners alike.
Book + Business Branding
We craft cohesive, professional branding for your books and author business—including logos, color palettes, fonts, and visual assets—so you stand out, look polished, and build a memorable brand.
Logo + Media + Book Cover Design
We design custom logos and branded media assets tailored to children’s authors—perfect for websites, social media, press kits, and book launches that leave a lasting impression.
Book Awards & Editorial Reviews
Gain recognition with our exclusive book awards and in-depth editorial reviews—personally written by a certified educator with over 25 years of experience and a licensed children's book publisher.
Social Media Setup + Optimization
We create and optimize your author profiles and professional pages with branded bios, banners, keywords, and content strategy—so you show up professionally and attract your ideal readers online.
1:1 Coaching + Community Group Coaching
Get personalized support through one-on-one coaching or join our supportive group sessions for indie children’s authors. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, we guide you every step of the way.
Tech Support + Help Services
We offer friendly, hands-on tech support for self-published authors—whether you need help with uploading, formatting, websites, or troubleshooting, we’re here to make the tech side stress-free.
Website Design + SEO Strategy
We build beautiful, author-branded websites and craft smart online strategies to help you grow your audience, showcase your books, and turn visitors into loyal readers and buyers.
Amazon KDP + IngramSpark Account Setup
We handle the setup of your Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other publishing accounts—ensuring everything is optimized, professional, and ready to publish without the overwhelm.
Does This Sound Like You?
“You published your book… but no one is buying it.”
“You’re overwhelmed by marketing and don’t know where to start.”
“You wish someone would just tell you what works.”
🎉 “We’ve helped so many self-published children's authors just like you build real momentum and make real money — without the burnout and without the scams.”
Featured Courses
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Book Marketing for Beginners:
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Making Money with Your Book
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SEO Optimization for Your Book
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Do You Know How to Detect a Scam?
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What Authors Are Saying
"KeriAnne Jelinek illustrated and published my latest book "Sing for Me, Sarah". The illustrations are very engaging and the book was very professionally published."
— Carol S., Indie Children's Author
"I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for all the inspiration I needed to create images for my business. Your expertise and creative touch made it look amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!"
— Molly G., Business Owner
"KeriAnne’s coaching was exactly what I needed! She broke everything down step-by-step and gave me the confidence to finally market my children’s book. I went from feeling stuck to making real progress!"
— Lizz Jo, Indie Children's Author & Creator
"Recently, I had the privilege of working with KeriAnne Jelinek. It was an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations in numerous ways. Whether you are new to digital marketing or looking to refine your approach, KeriAnne is a marketer whom you can rely on."
— Debbie H., Award Winning Children's Author
About the Founder + CEO
KeriAnne N. Jelinek is the Founder and CEO of The KidLit Author, The Bookish Teacher and Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing Company. A bestselling children's author with over 180 published books, KeriAnne is passionate about helping indie authors bring their stories to life and building thriving book businesses. Through her publishing expertise and creative guidance, she empowers writers to write, publish, and sell with confidence.