This is a digital version of a physical brochure we handed out at ALA 2024.
We want to make a coloring + activity book all about YOUR library.
Try something new for a summer reading program reward!
A bit about us.
In 2020, Alma & Mike Loveland teamed up with Holly Sparks to create the perfect activity book. As parents of actual human children, we knew it had to be funny, clever, unexpected, fun, engaging, and EDUCATIONAL… but in a sneaky way!
We’re happy to say, WE DID IT! We created the SECRET FORMULA for a flawless activity book. But we’re terrible at keeping secrets, so here it is: each of our books has a variety of activities that light up different parts of the brain. Some require creativity. Some require problem-solving skills. Some are a little bit easy. Some are a little bit hard. Sprinkle in lots of humor and fun facts, and the result is a book that holds your attention!
In January 2023, American Fork Library Director Casandria Crane discovered our coloring + activity books and reached out to ask, “Using your brilliant blueprint, will you create an all-ages book for our library? We want an exciting Summer Reading Program reward for our 100th anniversary.” We obviously said YES!
Over the next several months, we worked with Casandria to create a book that
celebrates the library’s 100-year history
promotes library services and programming
encourages literacy and love of reading
highlights American Fork City, centering the library right at the heart of the community
When the book was near complete, Casandria showed it to the Friends of the American Fork Library. They literally applauded, declaring it “100 times better than we thought it would be!”
The book was released at their end of summer party, and was a resounding success. Kids loved it! Adults loved it! In fact, the next day, an adult patron came back asking if she could get 20 more copies to give to all her friends.
Who else loved it? City Council! A city councilwoman said that when she received her copy, she didn’t allow anyone to touch it, because it was HERS, and it was a treasured keepsake!
Since its release, Casandria loves to share copies of the book with colleagues from other libraries because, “We just like bragging about them!”
A little nudge from Casandria.
“Sometimes getting us librarians to consider doing something new feels like turning around the Titanic. I wish I could tell librarians JUST HOW EXCITED patrons are to receive a book all about their community and their library—it’s a hit!!”
How much does it cost?
Our pricing varies based on the size, length, and type of content in your book. On average, clients pay about $15 per book for quantities around 2,000. Keep in mind, development time is the same for 500 or 25,000 copies, so bulk orders get great discounts—order more to lower the cost per book. For example, 25,000 copies can cost under $3 per book.
Funding ideas from our clients:
grant funding
enthusiastic donors
partnerships with other libraries in the county or region
partnerships with other city departments (see a city example!)
Request your quote today!
We are a very small business, which means we’re excited to work with you and flexible to work in a way that fits you! If something we’ve written here sparks an idea for you that isn’t exactly what we’ve described, reach out! We’re all ears!