July 2026 Newsletter – Catherine Clark Felts

I hope you're enjoying all the sunshine, summer adventures, and opportunities to make special memories with the children in your life. While the temperatures outside continue to climb, I've been keeping busy indoors with exciting book updates, new projects, and some fun opportunities for aspiring children's book authors!

Exciting News: How NOT to Destroy a Lab is Getting Closer!

I'm thrilled to share that my newest children's picture book, How NOT to Destroy a Lab, is making wonderful progress!

I've received the first sketches and preliminary illustrations, and it's been so exciting watching this story come to life one page at a time. Every illustration adds more personality, humor, and scientific fun than I imagined.

If everything continues on schedule, I'm hoping to finalize the book in August! I can't wait to share more sneak peeks with all of you in the coming weeks.

This story celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and learning through science… while reminding young readers that sometimes the best discoveries come from a few unexpected mishaps along the way!

Introducing KidLit Cat Chat!

One of my newest adventures has been launching KidLit Cat Chat across social media!

As many of you know, I'm passionate not only about writing children's books but also about encouraging other writers to tell their own stories. KidLit Cat Chat was created to help aspiring children's book authors learn more about the publishing journey by sharing practical tips, tricks, and insider advice.

Topics include:

Choosing the right type of children's book
Understanding age ranges and word counts
Building memorable characters
Creating stronger story hooks
Editing and polishing your manuscript
Navigating the publishing process
And much more!

Whether you're just beginning your first manuscript or preparing to publish your tenth book, I hope these videos inspire and encourage you along your writing journey.

I'd love for you to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where new videos are being added regularly!

⭐ A Small Favor That Makes a Big Difference

If you have purchased or read any of my books, it would mean the world to me if you could take a few moments to leave a rating or review on Amazon. Your support helps these stories reach more readers and share messages of kindness, courage, and confidence with even more children.

Thank you, as always, for being part of this journey!

Check out my website for information on upcoming events!

If you haven’t followed me on Facebook, TikTok (@CatherineClarkFelts), or Instagram (@CatherineClarkFelts) yet, please do so!

✨ Looking Ahead

Summer always seems to spark new ideas, and this year is no exception! Between brainstorming future children's books, continuing work on How NOT to Destroy a Lab, and collaborating with Inner Peace Press, I'm grateful to spend each day doing what I love.

My mission remains the same: creating engaging, meaningful stories that inspire young readers while helping aspiring authors confidently navigate the exciting world of children's book publishing.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Your encouragement, messages, book reviews, and support mean more than you know.

I hope your summer is filled with laughter, imagination, and plenty of wonderful books.

Happy Reading!

Catherine “Cat” Clark Felts