The missus is a proofreader and editor. Self-publishing means people frequently don't have a proofreader or editor, and most adults like to think they wouldn't

The missus is a proofreader and editor. Self-publishing means people frequently don't have a proofreader or editor, and most adults like to think they wouldn't need a proofreader or editor for a kids book because they're an adult. There's also a significant trend of people who are dyslexic writing kids books because they want to feel that dyslexia doesn't hold them back from achieving their goals. Everybody needs a proofreader and editor, especially people who think they don't, or think Grammarly is an adequate substitute for a human being. The most amusing anecdote is almost everybody says "I don't think it needs much doing", then they get given a manuscript with 1,000+ recommended changes and corrections on a 32 page kids book.