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Children's Book Collective or CBC was created for children's book authors, illustrators, editors, and contributors to have ownership, accessibility, and community during their creative self-publishing journey. In helping bring their books to life and inspiring young minds through children's literature, our organization aims to aid in all aspects of making books come to life. From book ideation, networking, marketing, content production, and delivery - we've got you covered throughout the entire book publishing process for members of the collective.
About Our Founder
- Justyna Coppus, Author -
Justyna (Skowronski) Coppus is a Chicago children's book writer who entertains her child-like spirit to be curious, creative, and imaginative through her storytelling. As the second eldest of 11 children from a Polish immigrant household, her brain was always supercharged with new story ideas to share with her siblings, cousins, and the children around her. Justyna enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring nature and new places for writing inspiration, drinking tea with a good book, and traveling around the world.
About Our Contributors
- Anna Dobrowolski, Illustrator -
Anna Dobrowolski is an artist, writer and scholar always on a mission. She is deeply captivated and moved by the natural world, and hopes her art will inspire others to take courage and love it, too. In another life, she was a detective searching for the world’s best chocolate. In this one, she creates.