Episode
18: Here's Why Your Amazon KDP Children's Book Isn't Selling
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy , Harleigh breaks down the five biggest reasons why children's books fail to make sales on Amazon and, more importantly, how to fix them. Many self-published authors assume Amazon is the problem when their books aren't selling, but often it's a handful of small issues that are preventing readers from clicking the "Buy Now" button. In this episode, Harleigh walks through the most common mistakes she sees during coaching calls, from weak book covers and unclear book topics to poor Amazon descriptions, a lack of reviews, and ineffective marketing. If your children's book isn't getting the sales you hoped for, this episode will help you identify what's holding it back and the practical steps you can take to improve your results. What You’ll Learn The five biggest reasons children's books don't sell on Amazon The importance of marketing your book outside of Amazon Beginner-friendly ways to drive more traffic to your book listing Small changes that can make a big difference in your Amazon KDP sales Watch the Original YouTube Video If you prefer a visual walkthrough, you can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/6YBMeWZfRSU?si=hpa62g3l_LnZ0wiR Work With Me + Resources Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Me: [60 Minute Zoom Call] [40 Minute Zoom Call] Join My Signature Membership Program to Publish, Launch, and SCALE Your Children's Book Publishing Business: Author Growth Roadmap Get Free Traffic + Book Sales: Free Traffic Formula Mini Course Free Resources for Children's Book Authors Children's Book Marketing Guide Instagram Content Planner Book Launch Team Checklist + Email Templates Connect If you found this episode helpful, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with another children’s boo…