Does anybody have experience with live readings of your book at schools & libraries? If so please share your experience.

If anybody has experience pitching manuscripts to literary agents or even better already has an agent & can share about that journey please share!

In one sentence, write a book idea where an unexpected object becomes a child’s greatest friend. (Example: A lonely crayon teaches a noisy chalkboard to make music, helping two kids create the brightest art show ever.) 👇 Drop your one-sentence story idea!

Here’s a hard truth most people never hear: You don’t need a magical idea to write a successful children’s book. You need a structure that works again and again. I’ve published 70+ children’s books. Most of them did NOT start as “brilliant ideas.” They started as • a feeling a kid struggles with • a moment parents recognize • a simple problem with a clear emotional win Quick exercise Answer this in the comments: Which matters more for kids ages 4 to 8 A. A clever concept B. A relatable feeling C. Beautiful language D. A strong ending lesson There is a correct answer. I’ll explain why after a few replies come in.

Where are you right now with your children’s book? 1️⃣ Just an idea in my head 2️⃣ Started writing but stuck 3️⃣ Draft is done 4️⃣ Thinking about publishing 5️⃣ Already published Reply with the number. That’s it. No explaining needed. I’ll help from there.