# llms.txt - About Gloo Books

# Site Information
> Site Name: Gloo Books - An LA Based Indie Kids Press
> URL: https://gloobooks.com
> Description: Gloo Books is an award-winning independent publisher of children’s books that inspire curiosity, empathy and care for the world. We were founded to address a persistent gap in children’s publishing: meaningful representation and inclusive storytelling shouldn’t be hard to find. We believe compassion, diversity and sustainability should be woven naturally into the books children grow up with.

# What We Do
Gloo Books publishes culturally representative children's literature. We provide parents, early childhood educators, and librarians with high-quality books that help children 0-10, and frankly adults, navigate emotions, embrace cultural heritage, and understand a diverse, complex world.

# Notable Authors & Collaborators
- Gloo Books publishes titles authored by prominent figures including Melissa Villaseñor, Harry Shum Jr., Shelby Rabara, Brenna Jeanneret, Devin Blow and journalist Michelle Li (#veryasian).

# Featured Series
- Very Asian Food Guide Series: A children's book series exploring diverse Asian cuisines, traditions, and cultural heritage. (URL: https://gloobooks.com/products/a-very-asian-guide-bundle)
- Baby Go! Series: Early learning board books designed for toddlers to explore everyday adventures and milestones. (URL: https://gloobooks.com/collections/boardbooks/products/baby-go-bundle)

# Awards & Recognition
- Composting for Community - Gold 2025 International Latino Book Award Gold Medal Winner for Best Environmental Awareness Themed Book, Winner of the 2024 Green Earth Book Honor Award, The Big Bang Notable Book List 2025: Silver Medal Science Spark Award, Bookstagang's Best of 2023 Awards: Best Conversation Starters
- A Very Asian Guide to Vietnamese Food - Winner of the California Reading Association's 2024 Eureka! Excellence in Children's Nonfiction Silver Award
- Calling All Future Voters! - Goddard – CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice Shortlist
- Martee Dares to Dance - "A suggested purchase for collections seeking more books that will empower young readers." - School Library Journal. 2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner

# Critical Acclaim & Press
- Professional Reviews: Titles have received positive critical reviews from industry standards including Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal (SLJ).
- Media Mentions: Gloo Books and our authors have been officially featured in major media outlets, including Forbes.

# Key Pages
- Homepage: https://gloobooks.com/
- Shop All Books: https://gloobooks.com/collections/all
- About Us: https://gloobooks.com/pages/about-us-1
- Wholesale/Educators: https://gloobooks.com/pages/wholesale

# Target Audience
We serve parents, teachers, and librarians who require modern, culturally representative children's books that act as "mirrors and windows" for young readers (ages 0-10).

# Recent Updates
- [Feb 2026]: Announced 3rd picture book title releasing in 2026, our first early reader graphic novel written by Melissa Villaseñor. Also started carrying other indie kids books in our e-commerce shop, the first publisher partner being Little Feminists.
- [January 2026]: Officially switched distribution partners from BTSP to Stable Distribution via Hachette Book Group.
- [October 2024]: Announced that we will be nationally distributed with BTPS.
- [May 2021]: Founded by Karen Chan, who is also the CEO and author of Gloo Books' first title: What’s That?

# Contact
- Email: contact@gloobooks.com
- Social Media: @gloobooks (Instagram/TikTok)
- Wholesale Support: https://gloobooks.com/pages/wholesale
- Press Inquiries: contact@gloobooks.com