“Could there be a story somewhere about a bookshelf like me?” That is the question that Bibli has carried on his shelves for far too long. Last week, Bibli finally received an answer as the first book about a bookshelf ever appeared on his very own shelves!
Last week, we received the prototype copy of The Friendly Bookshelf and we (and Bibli!) couldn’t be more excited! Unwrapping the book and holding it in our hands for the first time was such a surreal experience and it gives us hope that Bibli's story will go on to inspire readers of all ages to find the courage to share their own unique stories with the world.
With timeless yet timely messages about friendship, self-confidence, and how we all have an important story worth telling, this book means so much to us and we hope it will hold a meaningful place on the bookshelves of readers big and small for years to come!
Coming this November, if you’d like to preorder a copy of your own make sure to visit thefriendlybookshelf.com! 💕
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
With The Friendly Bookshelf having just been sent off to the printer and being only about 4.5 months away from its publication date (November 30th!), we wanted to introduce you to the incredible (and, of course, friendly!) team that has been working hard behind the scenes to bring to life Blossom’s newest wholesome story for kids - a story that promotes inclusivity, confidence, and friendship, and one that we all hope will hold a meaningful place on your family’s own bookshelf for years to come.
In the video made specially for our recent crowdfunding campaign, you’ll meet the authors (us!), the illustrator (Daniela Pérez-Duarte), the editor (Brooke Vitale), the general manager (Ann Halan Brickley), and the educational consultant (Dr. Laura Zimmermann) for The Friendly Bookshelf. Have fun learning about what this story means to us and seeing some behind the scenes footage of our team working on its production!
As the bookshelf lingo goes, don’t forget to always be your-shelf... and of course, as we always say, thank you for growing with us!
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
Meet The Friendly Bookshelf Team!
With The Friendly Bookshelf having just been sent off to the printer and being only about 4.5 months away from its publication date (November 30th!), we wanted to introduce you to the incredible (and, of course, friendly!) team that has been working hard behind the scenes to bring to life Blossom’s newest wholesome story for kids - a story that promotes inclusivity, confidence, and friendship, and one that we all hope will hold a meaningful place on your family’s own bookshelf for years to come.
In the video made specially for our recent crowdfunding campaign, you’ll meet the authors (us!), the illustrator (Daniela Pérez-Duarte), the editor (Brooke Vitale), the general manager (Ann Halan Brickley), and the educational consultant (Dr. Laura Zimmermann) for The Friendly Bookshelf. Have fun learning about what this story means to us and seeing some behind the scenes footage of our team working on its production!
As the bookshelf lingo goes, don’t forget to always be your-shelf... and of course, as we always say, thank you for growing with us!
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
Our next book, The Friendly Bookshelf is now available for preorder!!!! 🎉 Get a discounted Early Bird Bundle when you order today and tomorrow!
So what are you waiting for?! If you'd like to be a part of bringing Bibli's inspiring story about confidence, friendship, and inclusion to life, head on over to www.thefriendlybookshelf.com/kickstarter now and join us as we make a book-mark on the world together! And, don't forget to read all about our awesome Early Bird specials (1 bundle + 3 giveaways!) that we have prepared for you in some of our most recent posts, which will only be available during the first few days of the campaign!
Now, let's go make a little bookshelf's dreams come true and bring the first-ever book about a bookshelf to life!
Always be your-shelf! 📚
Caroline & Katherine
Co-Founders of Blossom
2 more weeks to go!!! 🥳🥳🥳
On June 8th, you can be the first to preorder your own copy of our newest picture book, The Friendly Bookshelf: An inspiring story about a charming little bookshelf named Bibli, written to foster self-confidence and inclusion as well as assure children and adults alike that we all have an important story worth sharing. Besides being one of the first to receive a copy of The Friendly Bookshelf, there are so many reasons to preorder this book through Kickstarter, and you can find them all listed in @the_friendly_bookshelf's most recent post!
We began writing Bibli’s story over a year ago, and after many months of revisions, rewriting, and rereading the story over and over again, a lot about the story has changed. But what has never changed (besides the charming little bookshelf at the center of this precious and inspiring tale) is the mission at its heart: We hope that Bibli’s story will help children build confidence, act with kindness, and recognize the unique stories they carry, and find the courage to share them — just like Bibli! It’s so exciting to see that so many new friendly faces feel that this is an important message to share with children of today and tomorrow, too, and we hope it will hold a meaningful place on bookshelves all over for years to come!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
2 more weeks to go!!!
On June 8th, you can be the first to preorder your own copy of our newest picture book, The Friendly Bookshelf: An inspiring story about a charming little bookshelf named Bibli, written to foster self-confidence and inclusion as well as assure children and adults alike that we all have an important story worth sharing. Besides being one of the first to receive a copy of The Friendly Bookshelf, there are so many reasons to preorder this book through Kickstarter, and you can find them all listed in The Friendly Bookshelf's most recent post!
We began writing Bibli’s story over a year ago, and after many months of revisions, rewriting, and rereading the story over and over again, a lot about the story has changed. But what has never changed (besides the charming little bookshelf at the center of this precious and inspiring tale) is the mission at its heart: We hope that Bibli’s story will help children build confidence, act with kindness, and recognize the unique stories they carry, and find the courage to share them — just like Bibli! It’s so exciting to see that so many new friendly faces feel that this is an important message to share with children of today and tomorrow, too, and we hope it will hold a meaningful place on bookshelves all over for years to come!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
“Always Be Your-Shelf!” is one of our favorite phrases in the bookshelf lingo… so, of course we had to put it on a shirt!
Would you like an Always Be Your-Shelf t-shirt of your own?! 👕💗Then make sure to participate in our Early-Bird Contests for The Friendly Bookshelf’s Kickstarter Preorder Campaign, which will take place over the first 72 hours of the campaign’s launch (which is on June 8th… 17 days away!!!):
First 24 hours: One random backer will win a 44 inch The Friendly Bookshelf wall decal!
First 48 hours: Two random backers will win Always Be Your-Shelf t-shirts!
First 72 hours: Three random backers will win Everyone Has a Story Notebooks!
Make sure to mark your calendars for June 8th so you don’t miss out on winning these fun goodies as well as the opportunity to preorder an advanced copy of The Friendly Bookshelf!
Always be your-shelf! 📚
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Authors of The Friendly Bookshelf
www.thefriendlybookshelf.com
Dream Reader Kids’ daughter, Poppy, makes the most adorable little Posie!
Who is your child’s favorite Blossom Sister to dress up as? Let us know in the comments below or by tagging us in your own photo/video!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
In just 7 days, the pre-launch page for The Friendly Bookshelf 's Kickstarter campaign will go live! ✨🎉
We are so excited for you to soon see all that we will be offering to our Blossom Family and beyond through our various donor rewards! From signed hardcover copies of The Friendly Bookshelf to Be Your-Shelf t-shirts, we are offering items that book lovers of all ages will want to get their hands on.
The journey in publishing our second story has been such an incredible one, and we are so grateful for your support in making Bibli’s dream come true by helping to bring the first story about a bookshelf to life!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
“The earth is having a party!” - Ring in the Spring
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 If you’re looking for fun ways to celebrate and care for our planet today with your little one, check out our website where you will find lots of free printable activities that you and your family can enjoy together. From a nature scavenger hunt to a list of eco-friendly activities for Blossom Buddies, our printables provide the perfect way to party with the earth on its special day!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
“Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.” – Baltasar Gracian ✨
Julia, Blossom’s amazing blog writer, has written a very special article this month on the topic of reflection which even includes a printable activity to help children get started reflecting! ✏️
Reflection, at any age, is one of the most powerful tools of learning and growth. When we reflect, we give ourselves the opportunity to look at our past in a positive way. Rather than getting bogged down by our experiences, reflection allows us to use them as guideposts toward a brighter tomorrow!
Learn more about how to encourage children to use reflection as a meaningful tool of growth by visiting the Blossom Blog! https://www.blossomchildrensmedia.com/blossom-blog
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
If you haven’t already heard . . .Over on The Friendly Bookshelf page, we’ve announced the official date we will be launching the book’s Kickstarter pre-launch page: Tuesday, May 4th! On the pre-launch page, you will be able to learn more about the story, the team behind it, and what rewards you can receive when you pledge to help bring it to life! 📖✨
Thank you to everyone who is joining us on this journey as we bring Blossom’s second original story to bookshelves big and small together!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
Bibli is popping up to say “peek-a-boo!” to the Blossom Family!👋
We are so excited to announce that sketches for The Friendly Bookshelf are complete and the book is now beginning to be brought to life through wonderful, colorful illustrations! Keep an eye out for more sneak peeks as we welcome you into the world of this magical library where everybody, and every bookshelf, belongs!
As always, thank you for growing with us!
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
In celebration of spring and the upcoming launch of The Friendly Bookshelf’s Kickstarter campaign, we are hosting a BLOSSOM GIVEAWAY on Instagram (@blossomchildrensmedia)!
The winner of this giveaway will receive signed copies of The Blossom Shoppe for everyone in your child’s class/your class; one personalized letter from its main characters, Poppy & Posie; and a downloadable The Blossom Shoppe coloring packet!
To enter, all you have to do is…
1) Follow us on Instagram @blossomchildrensmedia
2) Follow the Instagram page for our next picture book @the_friendly_bookshelf
2) Tag at least 1 friend on Instagram who you think would be interested in a chance to win this wonderful, colorful class set of The Blossom Shoppe for their child’s class/their class
And that’s it! We will be announcing a randomly-selected winner on our stories on April 13th, so keep an eye out for that!
Thank you for entering, and as always, thank you for growing with us!💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
This or That Challenge: Blossom Edition!
This or that?! 🤔
Check out some of the behind-the-scenes fun we get into here at Blossom with one of our most recent TikTok videos! If you’ve ever wondered which one of us is an early bird or a night owl, or which one of us prefers cookies to cake, make sure to watch our silly take on the This or That challenge!
What would you like to see from us on TikTok? Let us know in the comments below!
As always, thank you for growing with us! ❤
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
“Look! There are tiny sprouts. And look! Baby animals are coming out.” - Ring in the Spring 🌱🐥
Spring has sprung and warm weather is on its way, which means it’s time to start heading outdoors again! If you’re struggling to get your little one off their screen and into the sun, make sure to check out our blogger Julia’s most recent post which offers lots of wonderful, colorful ways to encourage outdoor play with our picture book, The Blossom Shoppe. www.blossomchildrensmedia.com/blossom-blog
Have fun and let us know which activity is your favorite by commenting below or tagging @blossomchildrensmedia group!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
No better way to start the week than to remind ourselves of the missions that motivate us. ✨ What mission motivates you?! Let us know in the comments below!
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
Happy Spring! 💐🌈☀️On the first day of spring, we are so excited to share with you that The Blossom Shoppe now has its very own website www.theblossomshoppebook.com. Here you will find all of The Blossom Shoppe’s story-inspired media from printables, to music & videos, to merchandise, and more! Step inside Poppy & Posie’s wonderful, colorful world by visiting www.theblossomshoppebook.com (for best viewing experience, visit the site on your desktop!).
As always, thank you for growing with us! 💗
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
New Name, Same Mission - www.blossomchildrensmedia.com
New name, same mission!
As you may have noticed, we have been slowly rolling out our new company name: Blossom Children’s Media Group (Or, for short – Blossom)! Although a small change, we wanted our company name to better reflect what we do and the mission we work each day to achieve: To create enriching stories and story-based experiences for all children that empower them to grow side by side into lifelong readers and empathetic leaders!
On that note, we can’t wait to see what you tag @blossomchildrensmedia in!
As always, thank you for growing with us!
Caroline & Katherine
Sisters & Co-Founders of Blossom
