Ruby’s Newsletter alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Ruby’s Newsletter (children's literature, Sustainable travel and Train travel). The closest matches are lifebeforeplastic, Looking at Picture Books and Joel Engardio Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Ruby’s Newsletter
Drawing from life and drawing from imagination
Full profile- 1
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
Likely audience: sustainability advocates
2 shared topics
- 2Looking at Picture Books42K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 1, 2026
From recent posts: Looking at Picture Books publishes curated lists, essays, and award announcements focused on children's literature and picture book illustration. The publication currently operates with a temporary hiatus and directs…
Likely audience: Children's book authors and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 3Joel Engardio Newsletter31K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 25 days ago
Welcome to your community newsletter. Learn about residents creating our best San Francisco. Be inspired by people who navigate life with curiosity, creativity, and kindness. Edited by Joel Engardio: Award-winning…
Likely audience: San Francisco residents
1 shared topic
- 4National Park Club Journal28K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The National Park Club Journal publishes practical guides, travel planning resources, and personal essays focused on hiking, wildlife observation, and lodging strategies within U.S. national parks. It serves outdoor…
Likely audience: National Park visitors
1 shared topic
- 5MaiStoryBook16K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Curated Children's Book Lists, Children's Book Reviews, Educational and Lifestyle Resources for Educators and Parents
Likely audience: Librarians
1 shared topic
- 6Read More Books14K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Read More Books publishes weekly book reviews covering fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature, with a focus on dystopian themes, environmental health, and historical events. The publication features curated…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 7The Shooting Star Insider14K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago
Reimagining travel and life on a changing planet
Likely audience: book readers
1 shared topic
- 8How To Be A Dog13K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 days ago
From recent posts: How To Be A Dog publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on philosophy, grief, and parenting alongside promotional content for its author's children's books and community events. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9Thyme, Place & Story8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Thyme, Place & Story publishes weekly book club read-alongs for Susan Albert's historical mystery series alongside seasonal essays on herbalism and culinary history. The publication targets readers interested in slow…
Likely audience: Book club members
1 shared topic
- 10My Literary Life8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
This is My Literary Life—where I share stories on teaching, writing, and parenting. Free subscribers get a taste, paid members unlock the archive, sneak peeks, and creative resources.
Likely audience: literary agents
1 shared topic
- 11The Thousand Good Books Project8K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026
From recent posts: The Thousand Good Books Project publishes episodic segments promoting free audio channels of classic children's literature, paired with content advisories on challenging themes and outdated cultural depictions. The…
Likely audience: audiobook listeners
1 shared topic
- 12The Massachusetts Review Online7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago
MR's blog and online presence, in one place.
Likely audience: children's book authors
1 shared topic
- 13Your Kid's Next Read 7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
Books and reading for kids of all ages.
Likely audience: Authors and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 14The National Park Classroom’s Substack7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago
A place for public land supporters and educators to share ideas and resources for connecting the next generation of stewards and thinkers to informal learning in national parks, museums, and beyond.
Likely audience: school administrators
1 shared topic
- 15Mac’s Newsletter7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago
From the Desk of Mac Barnett
Likely audience: Parents of young children
1 shared topic
- 16Histories6K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Homeschool Ish6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago
The insider scoop on homeschooling the way you want to! 🥳
Likely audience: Homeschooling parents
1 shared topic
- 18Books & Coffee with Becky Muth & R. A. Muth5K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
Likely audience: cozy mystery readers
1 shared topic
- 19Steinbergdrawscartoons5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Steinbergdrawscartoons publishes a collection of cartoons and promotional posts for children's literature authors, targeting readers interested in picture books and cartoon art.
Likely audience: parents of elementary school children
1 shared topic
- 20story whale bedtime stories4K subscribers
Substacklast post Aug 11, 2026
From recent posts: Story Whale Bedtime Stories publishes serialized fictional narratives featuring anthropomorphic animals and children's characters in fables and holiday-themed adventures. The publication targets parents and children…
Likely audience: Parents looking for children's stories
1 shared topic
- 21Studio Notes, by Amanda Jane Jones4K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 20, 2026
From recent posts: Studio Notes, by Amanda Jane Jones, publishes a mix of retrospective interviews with entrepreneurs and personal essays covering freelance life, parenting, and DIY projects. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 22Reading Middle Grade3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Get weekly tailored book recommendations for tweens ages 8-14, from Afoma Umesi, the founder of Reading Middle Grade.
Likely audience: Children aged 8-12
1 shared topic
- 23Still Sketching3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Still Sketching publishes personal essays and art history reflections on illustration, drawing, and children's literature. The publication targets readers interested in the creative process, grief, and specific artists…
Likely audience: Children's book enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 24wildernesswatch3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Wilderness Watch is the leading national organization whose sole focus is the preservation and proper stewardship of lands and rivers included in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Likely audience: Environmental activists
1 shared topic
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