Episode 9

Update: 2024-05-06

Description

The one where we ponder what exactly determines "good sales numbers," get comfortable with starting over, and realize that publishing is built on the compost pile of failure.

Resources mentioned:

National Education Association Read Across America

Scholastic Book Fair

Tomes and Textiles: Tiktok

A Crown for Corina Spanish Translation

Claribel's Twitter Thread

Jean Flynn Award

Walter Awards

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