Flashlight Press

09/23/2026

Both Carla’s Glasses and Me & Lavender have been nominated for Wyoming’s Buckaroo Book Awards! We’re delighted that these books will be read in schools across the Cowboy State!

Learn more about both books and get your copy today!
https://flashlightpress.com/me-and-lavender/
https://flashlightpress.com/carlas-glasses/

Melody Peugh
Debbie Herman Author
Sheila Bailey
IPG: Independent Publishers Group

09/23/2026

Thank you to the Washington Independent Review of Books for featuring Set Sail for School!

The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

09/22/2026

Take a peek inside My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book! Color your favorite monsters from the award-winning I Need My Monster series—and discover bonus activities and posters along the way.

09/17/2026

Arrr you looking for a fun-filled way to introduce your little matey to pirate vocabulary this Talk Like a Pirate Day? Get a copy of our newest picture book, Set Sail for School, for a rollicking, anti-rhyming pirate adventure! 🏴‍☠️

They’ll learn words like gangplank, telescope, deck, and breeches, plus discover even more pirate lore with Pirate Jack’s Fun Facts at the end of the book.

So commandeer a copy of Set Sail for School from your favorite local bookstore or library, and get your little pirate ready to Talk Like a Pirate on Sept. 19! ⚓

https://flashlightpress.com/set-sail-for-school/

Daryl-Lynne Gottier
IPG: Independent Publishers Group

09/15/2026

Heading to NEIBA? Be sure to stop by for a special book signing and giveaway with author Daryl-Lynne Gottier, celebrating Set Sail for School's publication!

Daryl-Lynne will be at IPG Booth #47 on Wednesday, September 16, from 2–3 PM, giving away signed copies of her picture book.

We’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and pick up a signed copy. Hope to see you there!

New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA)
Daryl-Lynne Gottier
IPG: Independent Publishers Group

09/10/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Set Sail for School!

Available now at your favorite neighborhood or online bookstore: https://flashlightpress.com/set-sail-for-school/

Daryl Gottier IPG: Independent Publishers Group

09/08/2026

Happy Book Birthday to My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book!

Available now at your favorite neighborhood or online bookstore: https://flashlightpress.com/my-monster-alphabet-coloring-book/

Howard McWilliam IPG: Independent Publishers Group

09/03/2026

Two upcoming books. Two very different adventures. And both are publishing NEXT WEEK!

KidLit Grove takes a closer look at Set Sail for School and My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book—and highlights just how much potential these books have for learning, creativity, and hands-on play.

🏴‍☠️ Set Sail for School: "I especially love that there’s a variety of springboards with rhyming and word play, sequencing opportunities, and creative expression with arts and crafts. I couldn’t help but think of the STEM possibilities with building pirate ships, or different styles of schools."

👾 My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book: "It was fun guessing what each letter stood for with my preschooler. The book introduces some new vocabulary in a playful context, with letters connected to words like Q for quills, D for drool, and V for vanish. And I love that there are plenty of extras tucked inside."

Read the full review for more ideas on taking the learning beyond the page. https://kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/set-sail-for-school-two-new-books

Daryl Gottier
Howard McWilliam
IPG: Independent Publishers Group

08/30/2026

To celebrate the upcoming publication of Set Sail for School, we are having a Goodreads Giveaway!

Like this post and enter the giveaway here for your chance to win: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/449112-set-sail-for-school?ref=giv_

Daryl-Lynne Gottier
IPG: Independent Publishers Group

08/18/2026

This story is the cat’s meow, with a little bow-wow! 🐱🐶 📘 Watch 'That Cat Can’t Stay,' read by Haley Lu Richardson!

Written by Thad Krasnesky and illustrated by David Parkins, this hilarious rhyming tale follows the delightful chaos that unfolds when a family’s pet adoption plans get a little out of hand.

Keep the fun and learning going with our free teachers' guide for K–2nd graders: https://bit.ly/thatcatcantstay