Sarah Allen (MONSTER TREE out now!)

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Reading doesn't have to happen at a desk! I created this FREE "Read in 20 Places" sheet to help kids discover that books can follow them EVERYWHERE. 🌟 Color it in as you go — because every place is a reading place! #ReadingIsFun #Literacy #KidsBooks

Read the full interview with Samantha Sacks for more insights on children's book publicity, media strategy, and the evolving landscape of kids' publishing: sarahallen.substack.com/p/what-makes-c…

The #1 thing authors can do to help their own publicity campaign is to show up with a list. Samantha says it's a huge plus when authors come in with influencers and fellow authors already committed to posting about the book. Your network is part of your publicity strategy.

I sat down with Macmillan children's book publicist Samantha Sacks to talk about what it really takes to get a kids' book noticed. She had some thoughts about what ever kid lit author should know🧵 #childrensbooks

Teachers!! St. Patty's is comin, and wouldn't that be a perfect time to do a little limerick unit? I gotchu covered! teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to…

What makes kid lit publicity different from adult book publicity? Well I know it goes over MY head so I decided to ask a professional. sarahallen.substack.com/p/what-makes-c…

I knew I wanted to talk to my friend Jarrett Lerner about his banner year this year and how he made it happen, but I didn’t realize how thoughtful, encouraging, and generous his tips and advice were going to be. This is a really good one, folks! sarahallen.substack.com/p/he-has-ten-1…

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Students can be so scared of poetry, but they don't have to be. Sometimes its just the blank page that's intimidating. So I've got 30 poetry starters for 5th-8th graders in case that's helpful for your students! #teacherlife #edutwitter teacherspayteachers.com/Product/30-Poe…

Some thoughts on what I think we need more of in the world right now. And why. sarahallen.substack.com/p/in-defense-o…

Interview with the editor of the renowned Cricket magazine on the newsletter today!!! If you're interested in publishing or just behind-the-scenes of a magazine, check it out! sarahallen.substack.com/p/getting-publ…

In case you're having withdrawals...

Today I can finally say what I've waited many a year to say.

If you've got kiddos to entertain during the upcoming holiday break, then I have something for you! The master list of author websites with activities, games, coloring pages, etc. This was so much fun to research, honestly. sarahallen.substack.com/p/bookmark-thi…

@ZumMidRivers So cool!!

Congratulations 5th Grade DARE graduates, the MRE community is so proud of you! Special thanks to Officer Luu for educating our students on the importance of a healthy life style and teaching them how to make smart decisions.

I have had so much fun experimenting with and exploring Teachers Pay Teachers the last year. I'm learning a lot, and still lots to learn. All my resources are free, and this is my most downloaded one: teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to…

@mstiefvater @ParnassusBooks1 This is awesome!!! I love a lil crow dude.

Yesterday, I met up with my folks at One More Pagr to pick up the last of my bookplates and swag, and I gave them this lil guy I drew, as a thanks for five years of boxing up my books. Next year, you'll be able to order signed backlist from @ParnassusBooks1 (forgive me, I'm slow as I move through this time of festival travel, editing, and holidaying). Speaking of that, I've got just one more this year, at the St. Louis Teen Book Festival this weekend, come see me if you're around!