Tag: Don Tate

2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More

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2018 has been filled with so many wonderful moments for our family of children’s book writers and illustrators. We asked our clients to share some of their favorites, and here’s what they said: Continue reading “2018 Memories from Book Festivals, Reader Letters & More” →

35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit

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Setting up a great author visit is a big job, but the more organized you are up front, the better the event will be.

To help, we’ve compiled a handy checklist so you can make sure all your bases are covered. The checklist is broken down by timeline, but this might change based upon your school district and schedule. Read through the entire checklist, then do each step in accordance with your school’s needs. Continue reading “35-Point Checklist for a Great Author Visit” →

Picture Books Are Teachers, guest post by Dianne White

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There’s been discussion lately about how picture books shouldn’t be thought of as books only for the youngest readers. These seemingly simple yet complex formats offer a lot to readers of all ages and writers for all ages.

Dianne White
Dianne White

Our client, Dianne White, knows a lot about this. Her picture book BLUE ON BLUE has been loved by readers of all ages, as well inspired and been used for instruction. We asked Dianne to tell us more about how picture books can help educators with their students, even above the age of 6. Here’s what she told us… Continue reading “Picture Books Are Teachers, guest post by Dianne White” →

How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program

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Diversity in publishing is becoming more and more important as the industry grows to understand its role in providing a mirror of society and sees the opportunity to build empathy in all readers. But what about diversity among speakers at author visits, conferences and festivals? Should librarians and event organizers be thinking diversely as they plan their year-long programming? Continue reading “How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program” →