Kids shouldn't have all the fun, right? The popularity of coloring books for children and adults has skyrocketed, and it shows no signs of slowing down. As a coloring book artist, your self published coloring book can connect with the creative minds of young coloring enthusiasts, as well as the young at heart.
There's never been a better time to make your own customized coloring book. And with the options you'll get by working with BookBaby, you can design a coloring book that is authentically and artistically yours — inside and out.
As expert coloring book publishers, BookBaby will guide you in creating a unique and attractive design for your custom coloring book, offering professional book cover design and high-quality printing. We'll bring your art to life with a variety of book sizes, paper stocks, and the perfect bindings that will make your book stand out on the shelf.
It's easy for a coloring book illustrator to self publish with BookBaby. Through our Print On Demand distribution services, your coloring book can be sold worldwide through Amazon. Plus, you can sell directly to readers through BookBaby Bookshop.
We won't just help you paint a pretty picture — we'll go above and beyond what other publishers can offer. Working with BookBaby means you'll be guided by one of our Publishing Specialists throughout the entire printing and publishing process, and your book will be supported for its lifetime. It's within our true colors to be there with you through every step, answering any questions you might have along the way.
Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Maximize the reach of your coloring book through digital advertising, social media, and more. We'll help target colorists who are interested in finding new coloring books made by independent artists.
Direct-to-reader sales
It's true: You can color inside the lines — but think outside them. In the BookBaby Bookshop, you'll earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and easily track your coloring book's performance.
ISBN assignment
We'll help you obtain a number, barcode, and metadata registration for tracking your sales. Having an ISBN is a crucial step in selling your coloring book and keeping tabs on its popularity.