Tag: Mitali Perkins

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” →

15 Steps to Make Your Next Author Visit the Best

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Author visits have enormous benefits for students. They bring books to life and help reluctant readers become avid readers. They reinforce the lessons of teachers and librarians. They inspire children who see authors and illustrators who persevered and made their dreams come true.

But one snag in the organization of an author visit, and it can suck all the life, reinforcement and inspiration from the event.

Here are 15 tips to make sure your next school visit will run smoothly and leave your students motivated to read and succeed in everything they do. Continue reading “15 Steps to Make Your Next Author Visit the Best” →

2018 Bookish Resolutions

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The new year has started, and at The Booking Biz, we hope 2018 is bringing you all good things–including lots of wonderful books!

A new year is also a good time for changes, resolutions, and making the world better. Books can help.

Inspired by their own books, our clients are sharing their own resolutions. What are yours? Continue reading “2018 Bookish Resolutions” →

Winter Recommended Reads 2017

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Happy Holidays from The Booking Biz!

No time of the year is bad for reading, but with winter weather outside and time off from work, the holidays are a great time to read new books and give books to others. Here are some of our best recommendations for wonderful holiday reading: Continue reading “Winter Recommended Reads 2017” →