Summary In this episode of the Children's Author Show, host Andy Coats shares his Top 10 tips for children's authors on how to effectively conduct school visits. He emphasizes the importance of customizing presentations, building on past experiences, and focusing on one school at a time. Coats also discusses the significance of having a compelling sales pitch, making intentional contact with schools, simplifying contracts, and the necessity of charging for visits. He highlights the need for a...
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Summary In this episode of the Children's Author Show, host Andy Coats shares his Top 10 tips for children's authors on how to effectively conduct school visits. He emphasizes the importance of customizing presentations, building on past experiences, and focusing on one school at a time. Coats also discusses the significance of having a compelling sales pitch, making intentional contact with schools, simplifying contracts, and the necessity of charging for visits. He highlights the need for a...
Breaking Stereotypes and Having Representation in Kid's Books - with Jon Marshall
The Children’s Author Show
58 minutes
7 months ago
Breaking Stereotypes and Having Representation in Kid's Books - with Jon Marshall
In this episode, Andy Coats interviews Jon Marshall, an author and entrepreneur, who shares his journey into children's literature. Jonathan discusses the importance of representation, particularly in black fatherhood, and how his personal experiences shaped his storytelling. He emphasizes the need for diverse narratives in children's books and the impact of community support on an author's success. The conversation also touches on the challenges of self-doubt, the significance of school visi...
The Children’s Author Show
Summary In this episode of the Children's Author Show, host Andy Coats shares his Top 10 tips for children's authors on how to effectively conduct school visits. He emphasizes the importance of customizing presentations, building on past experiences, and focusing on one school at a time. Coats also discusses the significance of having a compelling sales pitch, making intentional contact with schools, simplifying contracts, and the necessity of charging for visits. He highlights the need for a...
