249 Stories Crafted with Care from Kolbe Academy Press

AMDG. “When a child opens a book, I don’t want him to be overwhelmed by what’s on the page. I want him to open the book and be excited.”  

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Kolbe’s publishing branch? Kolbe team members Stasha Becher, Carol Gilpin, and Stephanie Foley bring you an insider perspective on Kolbe’s publishing program, from development to product review. The group discusses why Kolbe launched their publishing branch; how they integrate classical principles into their books, even at a Pre-K level; the science behind their font size and word count choices; advice for people who want to become copy editors or graphic designers; and a glimpse into their upcoming and past projects.  

Relevant links: 

• Kolbe Academy bookstore 

• When the Earth Was Flat: One Boy’s Life at the Edge of the Millennium by Dr. Jordan Almanzar 

• Kolbe Preschool Program 

• Preschool and Kindergarten Look & Learn books 

• Kolbe’s Art History text 

Related Kolbecast episodes: 

• 103 Above & Beyond with Nancy Nelson of the Kolbe Academy Bookstore 

• 83 This Is Only a Test, 137 Remember Your Whys, 162 Let Latin Conquer You, 248 Intentionality & Purpose for Lent & Holy Week with Maggie Hayden 

• 59 The Secret Whiteboard, 70 First Draft: A Parent In-Service, 124 In This Together, 156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve, and 230 A Multi-Pronged Approach to College Prep with Erica Treat 

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