Imagine New Possibilities. Believe in Giving Back. Inspire the Spirit.

Since 2008, aka Associates has collaborated with authors and organizations to create best-selling and award-winning books. Our books have been recognized as Best Book Awards Finalists, as a Best Book Awards Winner, and as recipients of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. We are committed to making a difference in the world through our work.

We support the following organizations:

As a business sponsor with SEE Turtles, we help to raise awareness about the threats to sea turtles and help to protect turtle hatchlings at important nesting beaches around the world as part of their billion babies program.

As a small business partner with the National Forest Foundation and a Forest Champion with the U.S. chapter of the Trillion Trees community, we help to plant trees in U.S. forests.

Best-Selling Books

Coloring Books

Our coloring books feature inspiring proverbs, quotes, and sayings from Emily Dickinson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Eleanor Roosevelt, William Shakespeare, and more as well as magical designs that feature animals, mandalas, and geometrics.

Puzzle Books

Our puzzle books include 100 favorite crossword puzzles and 50 rewarding acrostic puzzles. There are now 700 acrostic puzzles that are engaging and entertaining from puzzle master and Tribune Media syndicated columnist Charles Preston.

Little Quote Books

Each quote book features 365 inspirational quotes. Each book has quotes are organized around twelve topics from gratitude, humor, and kindness to success and wisdom.

Best Book Awards Winner

The Little Book of Humorous Quotes

Award-Winning Books

International Book Awards Winner

The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes

Mom’s Choice Awards

Imagination Will Take You Everywhere, Mistakes Are Proof That You Are Trying, Attitude Is Everything, Believe in Yourself, Emily Dickinson Coloring Art Book, and Let Your Light So Shine

Best Book Awards Finalists

The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes, The Little Book of Horse Quotes, and A Season for Everything

  • "Unique, imaginative, and a great deal of fun, Imagination Will Take You Everywhere is a coloring book with inspiring quotes...a wonderful pastime activity for anyone, adult or child!"

    —Midwest Book Review

  • “The size of this paperback book is perfect, and the drawings and quotes are inspiring. Imagination Will Take You Everywhere is pure fun....therapeutic, relaxating and inspirational all packaged into one.”

    —Redlady’s Reading Room

  • “aka Associates is a premier publisher of coloring books and puzzle books.”

    —Midwest Book Review

  • "By far Doodle Art Alley Books are my absolute favorite coloring books ever! I just love everything about them! I love the quotes, the detail, the designs, and the size!"

    —Mrs. Mommy Booknerd Book Reviews

  • “Attitude Is Everything is terrific fun from beginning to end. Very highly recommended for anyone who enjoys doodling and coloring."

    —Midwest Book Review

  • "The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes is a perfect little book to pick up often to find the right words for inspiration or a note of thanks."

    —Yoga Chicago

  • “The Quote Acrostic Favorites series of books is especially and unreservedly recommended to the attention of all dedicated word puzzle fans!”

    —Midwest Book Review

  • “An imaginative adventure tale full of heart and wonder, The Magic Sea Turtle will both entertain and encourage young readers to follow their dreams…do not miss out on this!”

    —Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

  • “Choo! Choo! Choo! The Train at the Zoo…is a charming and captivating book that celebrates nature, fun, and adventures.” 

    —Mimie Odigwe for Readers' Favorite

New & Coming Soon!

Embark on wild and whimsical adventures where animals share their stories of fun and friendship!