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TELL Your Story to SELL Your Story: 5 Ways to Use Your Storytelling Skills to Sell Your Books to Editors and Readers Alike --with Caroline Leech
Stories can, and do, change lives. But talking about our books, and even worse, selling our books, can be daunting. However, YA author and coach, Caroline Leech, will give you a deceptively simple five-point plan to use as you prepare to meet any audience, online or in person. Whether you’re pitching a new story to your agent or editor or preparing to launch a new book to the public, Caroline will make sure that you know how to face any event, speech, presentation, workshop, or media interview – as well as your social media content – as the confident and professional storyteller you are.
Welcome to Our Community!
We are here to support one another on the arduous but joyful journey of creating children's books. Click through this carousel to see what's happening in the region, or scroll down the page to catch up on the latest news and resources.
Write Here, Write Now
Are you struggling to find dedicated time to write? Looking for like-minded folks and accountability? Our monthly writing group meets the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mountain Time at the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center in Albuquerque and spends two hours writing. No prompts, required sharing, or critiquing– just writing.
Kidlit Community
Tackling the Imposter Phenomenon
The subjectivity of art and the low to non-existent financial rewards many kidlit creators reap creates a perfect breeding ground for professional fears. Does what I do matter? Will I ever get published? Am I good enough? For those who do achieve publication--and even financial and critical success--the fear lingers. This had to be a mistake. How long before people find realize I'm a fraud? Systemic barriers to people from marginalized communities amplify these emotions in creators who are already underrepresented in our profession, along with feelings of isolation. A frequently cited antidote to feelings of being an imposter is embracing community. Former literary agent Nathan Bransford writes, "If you find people who truly believe in you and your work: cherish these people like the articles of pure magic they are. Just as importantly: believe them." These may be people who create the same genre or style of art as you. They may be people facing similar publishing challenges due to life circumstances or identity. Connecting with people on a similar publishing journey can help you redefine your success as a creator.
Member News
An Anniversary Edition from Shirley Raye Redmond
Shirley Raye Redmond is happy to announce the 20th anniversary edition of THE DOG THAT DUG FOR DINOSAURS—a Simon Spotlight (Simon & Schuster) jacketed hardcover released this month. It’s the true story of Mary Anning and her dog Tray, who discovered fossils—including the first pterodactyl—in the Lyme Regis region of England. Through the years, the title has sold over 400,000 copies.
Double Book Launch!: Laurel Goodluck
Laurel Goodluck invites you to her Double Book Launch on April 19th at 10:30 am at Bookworks, which is located at 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (phone: 505-344-8139). Please join in her celebration with a reading, signing, and refreshments. And a giveaway! Yáadilá! Good Grief! (Heartdrum, HarperCollins- Illustrator: Jonathan Nelson) hit the shelves on Jan. 14th, while Fierce Aunties! (Simon & Schuster - Illustrator: Steph Littlebird) will arrive on April 15th. Both books celebrate the many forms of family in a heartwarming, and joyous celebration.
Book Launch!: Caroline Starr Rose
Please join Caroline Starr Rose in celebrating her newest middle grade verse novel, The Burning Season, set in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness. ❖ Saturday, May 24 at 1pm ❖ Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande Blvd. ABQ, NM 87107 ❖ What reviewers are saying: "A girl-versus-nature story that shines with evocative verse, a compelling protagonist, and a brisk plotline." —Kirkus, starred review | "Excellent pacing, an engrossing plot, and an endearing main character make this impossible to put down. A riveting survival story with emotional growth." — Booklist, starred review
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