The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast
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The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast celebrates kidlit with reviews, author interviews, and publishing tips. Hosted by two neurodiverse, Latinx women championing diverse voices and empowering creatives to tell their stories..
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⏰ Tomorrow at 10 AM Central!
Don’t miss our exclusive episode with Kwame Mbalia, bestselling author of Tristan Strong!
He shares insider tips for emerging authors & illustrators and secrets behind starting his own publishing imprint.
👉 Watch & subscribe: youtu.be/3oghe6WawZs
Don’t miss our exclusive episode with Kwame Mbalia, bestselling author of Tristan Strong!
He shares insider tips for emerging authors & illustrators and secrets behind starting his own publishing imprint.
👉 Watch & subscribe: youtu.be/3oghe6WawZs
The Inspiring Road to Publishing | Kwame Mbalia
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“Writing is failing your way upwards.”
Scientist, storyteller, publisher — Kwame Mbalia shares the journey behind Captain America, Star Wars, and FREEDOM FIRE. Stories, failures, curiosity, and joy all in one episode. Dropping next week! open.spotify.com/episode/5yFn...
Scientist, storyteller, publisher — Kwame Mbalia shares the journey behind Captain America, Star Wars, and FREEDOM FIRE. Stories, failures, curiosity, and joy all in one episode. Dropping next week! open.spotify.com/episode/5yFn...
Which part of editing challenges you the most as a writer?
• Receiving honest feedback
• Revising and rewriting
• Cutting favorite scenes
• Knowing when the book is ready
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• Receiving honest feedback
• Revising and rewriting
• Cutting favorite scenes
• Knowing when the book is ready
subscribe to our Channel and newsletter.
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The Editorial Process | Interview with Mary Kole, editor & former literary agent
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Are you paying for the wrong kind of editing?
Mary Kole (former literary agent & editor at Chronicle Books) breaks down the 3 types of edits every author needs—and when to actually hire them.
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#publishing #editing
Mary Kole (former literary agent & editor at Chronicle Books) breaks down the 3 types of edits every author needs—and when to actually hire them.
Make sure to Subscribe to our newletter and Youtube and Spotify!
youtu.be/z-4wWi-l4ck
#publishing #editing
The Editorial Process | Interview with Mary Kole, editor & former literary agent
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Are you hiring the wrong editor? Mary Kole, former literary agent and developmental editor, explains why copy editing too early just gives you plot holes.
Learn the 3 types of editing, the right order, and how to save time and money.
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Learn the 3 types of editing, the right order, and how to save time and money.
youtu.be/cRsNSPFDeW4
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🚨 HOW DO BOOKSTORES BUILD LITERACY BRIDGES?
New Storyteller’s Shelf 🎙️ with Caleb & Lupe of Bookmarks:
✨ How indies choose what to stock
📚 What being a non-profit bookstore means
❌ How it feels to give kids books!
Listen and Subscribe youtu.be/FqwmeGR26Z4
New Storyteller’s Shelf 🎙️ with Caleb & Lupe of Bookmarks:
✨ How indies choose what to stock
📚 What being a non-profit bookstore means
❌ How it feels to give kids books!
Listen and Subscribe youtu.be/FqwmeGR26Z4
HOW DO BOOKSTORES BUILD LITERACY BRIDGES?
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How do bookstores build literacy bridges?
This week on The Storyteller’s Shelf, Caleb and Lupe from Bookmarks share:
Life as a nonprofit bookstore
Fighting for diverse shelves
Why kids need books they own
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Ujc...
This week on The Storyteller’s Shelf, Caleb and Lupe from Bookmarks share:
Life as a nonprofit bookstore
Fighting for diverse shelves
Why kids need books they own
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Ujc...
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Our 2nd Annual Book Drive is here! Join us to give books to kids who may not have been able to afford them otherwise!
In TX: host/drop books (we’ll handle promo + pickup)
Global Storytellers: donate online + host a drive in our collective
thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/book-drive/
In TX: host/drop books (we’ll handle promo + pickup)
Global Storytellers: donate online + host a drive in our collective
thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/book-drive/
2025 Holiday Book Drive: September 30 – December 1 – The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast
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