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Intro

Selling personalized children’s books with the help of AI is one of the most creative and profitable low-cost side hustles you can start. Some books have made $75,000+ per year on Etsy alone—and this guide will show you how to do it from scratch.

No design experience needed. You’ll use free tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Make.com, along with illustration software like Midjourney, to create beautiful books with the child’s name and details.

1️⃣ Choose a Profitable Book Idea

Target age: 3–7 years (but remember you’re really selling to parents and grandparents)

Best book categories:

• Adventure (magical stories with the child’s name)
• Life lessons and early learning (letters, numbers, values)
• Bedtime stories (gentle, calming tone)