Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman

🎙️Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations | Ep. 12: Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman

Want to build relationships with the educators who share your books with kids?

In this episode, Kirsten chats with Sibert Honoree and environmentalist Patricia Newman, author of Sharks Unhooked, illustrated by Becca Hall (Millbrook Press), about how authors can effectively pitch, present, and participate in teacher and librarian conferences.

🌟 What you'll learn:

• Why these conferences matter
• How to pitch successful proposals
• Smaller conferences to try
• Budget-friendly tips for authors
• Whether it’s worth presenting before you're published

Patricia also shares what’s next for her writing journey!

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