Once upon a time, there was a writer named Simon.
Simon loved writing stories for kids—stories about heroes and monsters, distant lands and strange beasts, virtue and villainy.
He dreamed of sharing his stories with the world, but publishing just seemed too intimidating.
He had shopped his manuscript around a bit, but big publishers wouldn't return his emails and smaller publishers didn't offer the support he needed.
Then one day, Simon met a guide who was kind, approachable, and wise in the ways of publishing. The guide read his story and genuinely enjoyed it.
He challenged Simon to publish his manuscript, and offered to travel with him on his publishing journey. Simon was delighted, so they set off at once.
First, the guide offered some advice on how the story could be improved. Together, he and Simon honed the story into something truly fine!
Then, the guide helped to craft the story's packaging, transforming it from a manuscript into a beautiful book.
Finally, the guide helped Simon to launch his book into the world, getting it into the hands of countless readers.
Today, Simon is a published author, with a growing readership and many more exciting tales of adventure to tell!
Nice to Meet You!
We’re Humble Books.
If you’re like Simon—a storyteller who writes children’s fiction, we may be the guide for you.
We're a small hybrid publishing company with a passion for partnering with authors to produce stories for middle-grade or young-adult readers that celebrate virtue, awaken the imagination, and rejoice in beauty.
We are conniseurs of good fiction who have been in the publishing industry for over a decade. We've helped hundreds of authors like you transform their manuscripts into finished books that readers love.
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“Humble Books truly is a fellowship of talented, diligent, creative, and God-loving people. As a new author, it was invaluable to have such a steadfast team surrounding the publication of my book. The final result was so much stronger than anything I could have produced all on my own. I am deeply grateful!
Victoria Murgante, author of
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Having “been published” with a traditional publishing house in my writing past, let me just say: Working with Humble Books, and Christian Rafetto, is an incredible step-up! I cannot recommend Humble Books enough — and I do often!
Eugene Luning, author of
Moments with Jesus
Our Publishing Process
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1) Submit Your Manuscript
We'll review and if its a good fit, let's work together!
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2) We Create Your Book
From structural- and copyediting to cover design and typesetting, to printing, we do it all!
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3) Launch Your Book
We build you an author website, coach you through building a launch team, and help launch your book right.
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4) Ongoing Author Support
Publishing is a relationship, so we’re here for you for the long haul!
What You Get with Humble Books
Interested in publishing with us? Our Hybrid Publishing experience combines the freedom of traditional publishing with the professional support of traditional publishing. We’re thrilled to offer our authors a robust, end-to-end publishing package.
Click on the drop-down list to explore how we can help make your book a success.
To learn more, submit your manuscript or give us a call!
Our Publishing Package Includes…
Structural Edit: Our structural editors review the manuscript and make suggestions on how to make the story stronger.
Copy Editing: Once the structural edit is complete, our copy editors fine-tune the manuscript to Chicago Manual of Style standards.
Pre-Press Proof: Before your book goes to press, we give it a final “pre-press review” to make everything is ready to go!
Custom Cover Illustration: We find and hire the perfect illustrator to create a custom, on-trend illustration for your book's cover.
Custom Cover Design: Using the custom illustration, we design a cover tailored to your target market.
Professional Typesetting and Ebook: We create an elegant, reader-friendly interior layout for your book in both print and digital formats.
Custom Audiobook: We find and hire the perfect narrator to create a gripping audio version of your book.
Dynamic Book Description: Our copy editors create a compelling description for your book, designed to capture the attention of your target market.
ISBN Assignment: We secure ISBNs for each format in which your book will release: print, ebook, and audiobook.
Copyright: We register your book, in your name, with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Humble Books Imprint: With the Humble Books imprint on the spine of your book, you are a officially welcomed into a family of like-minded authors and readers!
100 Paperback Books: We print and deliver 100 paperback copies of your book to sell through your direct, in-person markets.
Amazon KDP Listing: We create and maintain your Amazon KDP listing, ensuring that your book is available through the largest bookseller in the world!
Custom Amazon A+ Content: We make your Book’s Amazon page more compelling with product shots and visuals.
Lion’s Share of the Royalties: We believe that authors deserve the lion’s share of the profits. All of our authors receive 60% of the royalties from their sales.
Author Website: We build you your very own website to showcase your books, bio, and events.
Custom Visual Assets: We create beautiful marketing images to use across your social media channels.
Launch Team Coaching: We coach you through building a robust launch team to help your book make a big splash on launch day and beyond!
Email Marketing: We write, build, and deliver all necessary email marketing to your launch team on your behalf.
PR Strategies: We submit your book to our network of podcasters and YouTubers to extend the marketing momentum of your book’s launch.
Ongoing Author Support: Working with Humble Books is an ongoing relationship—our friendly, accessible team is here for you whenever you have questions!
or give us a call at
(223) 205-9338
Case Study
The Traveling Piano Man of Fort Whettershire by Victoria Murgante; Illustrations by Emily Kimbell
In this picturesque middle-grade novel, Victoria Murgante offers a story of beauty and substance about knowing and being known. The Traveling Piano Man of Fort Whettershire explores the value of true intimacy and the costly grace that makes it possible.
Good stories shouldn’t go unread.
Let Humble Books be your guide.
Submit your manuscript today, and let’s travel the publishing road together!
or give us a call at
(223) 205-9338