I did my first book fair yesterday. When I signed up to do it, I had not yet joined Kidlit Author Growth Academy, and therefore I didn't know a lot about what to look for to find the best ones. The book fair was small and the location was unaccessible to some individuals because of the stairs and no elevator. (at least none that I could see). There were only twelve book sellers there, mostly adult romantasy and only two of us selling children's books. And the other person only came because I told her about it and brought her to it. She did quite well, sold all of her books except two. So I was relieved. I would have felt bad if she'd not sold anything. I sold three books, and though I did not make my money back, it was a learning experience. These are three things I learned, all things that Harleigh speaks about in her videos where she talks about Book Fairs and other such events. 1. Location, location, location is a real thing. If you're not visible to people and some do not have access, do not expect a good turn out. (now in fairness, the person who put this thing together did not have a lot of experience and this was their first Book Fair) But I wish I'd known that before hand. 2. Which leads me to - check them out first and visit all book fairs before signing up for them or check them out thoroughly before signing up with them. Even if it means I don't do an event until the next year. 3. Try to find ones that have a lot of similar types of authors. They don't all have to be the same, I think, but it would have been nice if there had been more than two of us selling children's books. I have another one coming up in June. It's in a larger city and this one has been going on for quite some time. And a great thing is that my illustrator is going to be there with me. Here is a picture. If any of you have any advice, feel free to give it to me.

I’ve been getting a lot of DMs and emails lately asking, “What exactly do you help authors with in your 1:1 calls?”- so I figured I’d make this post and pin it here! My 1:1 Strategy Calls are for children’s book authors who are ready to stop guessing and finally get a plan that actually works for their business. Here’s what I can help you with: - Book Marketing & Visibility – how to get your books seen and sold (organically and strategically) - Self-Publishing Guidance – step-by-step help from publishing to launch - Sales Beyond Amazon – how to sell wholesale, pitch to retailers, and make more from local events - Social Media & Content Strategy – what to post, how to promote, and how to attract loyal readers - Email, Funnels & Branding – growing your list, refining your message, and building a brand that sells If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not sure what to focus on next, this is where I come in. I’ll help you find clarity, direction, and a realistic plan that fits your goals and schedule. Book a Full 1:1 Strategy Call (60 minutes) 👉 https://calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call Book a Mini Coaching Session (30 minutes) 👉 calendly.com/harleighmanske/1-1-coaching-call-discounted-clone Read Testimonials from Fellow Kidlit Author Growth Academy Members 👉 https://www.skool.com/author-growth-academy?c=a1c772cc92ef492e8fe48d603ac04d01&s=newest-cm&fl= Leave a comment down below if you have any questions!

Hi Everyone! My mom and I recently finished and printed my first children’s book series (The Sploot Friends 🐶), inspired by my two corgis, and I’m now starting to think more seriously about distribution. I’m curious if anyone here has had experience with IngramSpark—especially when it comes to getting books into bookstores or libraries? I’ve heard mixed things, so I’d love to hear what’s worked for you, what hasn’t, and whether you’d recommend using it alongside KDP or another platform. Really appreciate any insight!

I’m so glad you’re here! Hi, I'm Harleigh! I'm an award-winning Children's Book Author that has turned self-publishing into my full-time job. I created this community to help you get there, too! Here’s what you can expect inside: - Actionable marketing tips designed for Children’s Book Authors - Exclusive workshops and trainings (Go to the Classroom Tab up top) - A supportive space to connect with other Children's Book Authors on the same journey - Resources, Q&As, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow What’s next: - Watch the Exclusive Trainings in the Classroom - Download the Free Children's Book Marketing Guide - Download the Free Instagram Content Planner - Download the Free Book Launch Team Checklist + Templates - Watch the Free Self-Publish a Children's Book on Amazon Course For now, say hi in the comments! 👇 Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what book (or books!) you’ve written. 👇 Watch this video to get a walk-through of this community and how to get the most use out of it! Welcome to the group!

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes for a little bit now, and I’m honestly so excited to finally share it with you… This Monday, I’m launching my brand new podcast!!! It’s called Children’s Book Marketing Made Easy, and you’ll be able to listen to it on the go wherever you normally listen to your podcasts. The link to the first 3 episodes will be posted here on Monday! ​ I seriously can't wait to share this with you.