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Children's Books
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Marketing Children's Books - video
Kathryn Otoshi
A holistic use of text, images and themes around topics like bullying, acceptance, tolerance and self-esteem helped author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi redefine how she marketed children's books. Integrating such themes allowed her to expand from...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Marketing Children's Books - podcast
Kathryn Otoshi
A holistic use of text, images and themes around topics like bullying, acceptance, tolerance and self-esteem helped author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi redefine how she marketed children's books. Integrating such themes allowed her to expand from...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
The Children's Book Market - podcast
Peggy Thomas
Children's author Peggy Thomas discusses the book market, and how the children's book market is persevering. Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
The Children's Book Market - video
Peggy Thomas
Children's author Peggy Thomas discusses the book market, and how the children's book market is persevering.
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring - video
Gilbert Ford
Watch author/illustrator Gilbert Ford as he creates incredible die cut dioramas used to illustrate his picture book, The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring . For more on Gilbert Ford visit http://www.simonandschuster.biz/authors/Gilbert-Ford/401417801...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Illustrations
Ainsley Earhardt Talks About Through Your Eyes
Ainsley Earhardt
New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt talks about the inspiration for her second picture book, Through Your Eyes , a sweet new book that celebrates everyday wonders and miracles. For more on journalist and author Ainsley Earhardt visit http...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Middle-Grade Co-Authors “A.J. Low” Share Their Writing and Editing Process
A.J. Low
When co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) started writing their middle-grade series Sherlock Sam together, they alternated writing the chapters. After the first few books, they progressed to each writing a few chapters at a time...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Co-Authors “A.J. Low” on Researching and Plotting the Sherlock Sam Book Series
A.J. Low
Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , both grew up reading a lot of mystery books such as Nancy Drew and The Famous 5 . When they were presented with an opportunity to write...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
The Benefits of Connecting with Readers Through Author School Visits
A.J. Low
Co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) spend a lot of time visiting schools to discuss their award-winning, middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam . They work with a dedicated school distributor in Singapore to schedule most events...
over 7 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
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