About Kidpressroom - KIDPRESSROOM

What is Kidpressroom?

Kidpressroom came a long way from a blog that started talking about reviews based on education, books, and miscellany.

As the blog evolved, so did our goals. Our founder Brittany (more about her on who is behind the website), and her relentless search for meaning felt that something was not quite there. Maybe a piece of the puzzle was missing. She needed to follow the demands of her readership while helping fellow writers and the youth along the way—all while being true to herself.

Now, the brand has reshaped its identity. Reviews by The Banks said goodbye, giving place to a new, fun, online resource for the youth and writers & creators of the youth—you can learn more about this transition in this post.

Kidpressroom is a place to find articles, critiques, and resources offering novel perspectives on kid literature, self-publishing for children, teen & young adult publishing, as well as educational tools and materials for the youth and writers of youth material (talking about literature and educational resources, you may want to check out Bookshop).

As part of our mission, offering programs that advance the work of writers and creators and help readers discover new talents are just a few of our main highlights. 

For this new phase, we have been working on the directory— Illustrators and Book Designer directory— and other initiatives such as the Instagram Diversity Program for Authors of the Youth.

Mission and Core Values

Kidpressroom’s mission is to be a network of change for the youth and writers & creators of the youth.

Our work is based on the Core Values of C.R.E.S.C.E.N.D.O (a Portuguese word that means “Growing”, to represent the idea of growth; that we are always evolving. This is especially true when we are talking about children, teens, and young adults)

Community – we can grow better together, being part of a community of like-minded individuals and exchanging ideas.

Respect – we are respectful of others and their ideas.

Education – we believe in the power of education and are committed to providing resources and tools to advance the work of children, teens, young adults, and writers & creators of the youth.

Socially Conscious – we are committed to our community and making conscious decisions for the betterment of society and those around us.

Collaboration – we believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork to advance our mission. 

Embrace creativity – we believe in thinking outside the box, and by giving space for creative expression, we empower people to grow.

Non-judgmental – we are accepting of all ways of thinking and welcome new ideas and feedback.

Diversity – we are strongly committed to and celebrate a totally inclusive environment, welcoming individuals from all types of backgrounds (regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, and religious affiliation) to be part of this rich community and grow together with us. 

Optimist – we are confident that tomorrow is another day and seeing the glass half full makes our days brighter.

Want to learn more details about our work and business? Check out our press page.