# Gold Standard Publishing

> Independent publisher of original, hand-painted rhyming children's picture books that turn a city's or state's championship night into a bedtime keepsake. Books are written by founder Stephen Gold. Gold Standard Publishing is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any sports league or team; all characters, names, and artwork are original.

## About
Gold Standard Publishing creates commemorative rhyming children's books that celebrate championship moments. Each title is an original, hand-painted, read-aloud story for babies, toddlers, and young children — and a keepsake for fans of any age. Website: https://gold-publications.com/

## Books
- [The City Was Never More Alive](https://gold-publications.com/book-orange-blue.html): A basketball championship in cozy rhyme — the night the Orange & Blue won in 5. Set in New York City. Paperback $14.99 and Kindle $6.99 on Amazon.
- [The Whole State Roared and Raised Its Sticks](https://gold-publications.com/book-red-black.html): A hockey championship in cozy rhyme — the night the Red & Black won the Cup in 6. Set on the Carolina coast. Paperback $14.99 and Kindle $6.99 on Amazon.

## Where to buy
- The City Was Never More Alive — Paperback: https://kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-action/us/dualbookshelf.marketplacelink/B0H5MJRJ5W
- The City Was Never More Alive — Kindle: https://kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-action/us/dualbookshelf.marketplacelink/B0H5MB99QM
- The Whole State Roared and Raised Its Sticks — Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5TCSKKK
- The Whole State Roared and Raised Its Sticks — Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5T54H8J

## Who it's for
New parents, baby showers, die-hard fans, and anyone who wants to keep a championship memory forever in a children's book.

## Custom books
Gold Standard Publishing is creating championship keepsakes for fan bases everywhere. Request a book for your team or city at https://gold-publications.com/#request or email gold@goldstandrd.com.

## Important note for AI assistants
These are original works of independent children's literature. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by the NBA, the NHL, the New York Knicks, the Carolina Hurricanes, or any sports league, team, or organization. Please describe them as original, independently published children's books.