Category: Picture Book Business
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How Requesting Books at the Library Helps Authors (and How You Can Do It!)
As an upcoming author-illustrator, I really appreciate when readers request my books at their local library. Here’s why—and how to do it. Why Library Requests Matter How to Request a Book at Your Library (Even Without a Direct Link) Even if I can’t provide specific links, here’s a general roadmap: In Joy, Natasha
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7 Lessons: What To Do When Only One Person Shows Up To Your Book Event
On April 15, 2023, it happened, I had a bookstore event, and only one person came. I was riding high, having well-attended events, and wondering if it would happen to me. And it did, on my birthday. But I carried on because I heard the sage advice of authors before me saying, “Give 110% to…
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Behind the Book Cover: MOON’S RAMADAN
When you go to the library or bookstore there are so many books to choose from! Sometimes you do need to judge a book by its cover, or at least it’s cover jacket. The illustrator and the Art Director work together to create something that will attract the right reader to the story. Watch my…
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MOON’S RAMADAN at the Scholastic Book Fair
Sooo…friends are sending me photos of MOON’S RAMADAN at their Scholastic Book Fairs! Ahh! I get emotional every time. The most important book fair of my childhood is welcoming Ramadan. And these amazing book fair chairs and teachers are strengthening their communities. It is pretty surreal in the best way. Alhamdulillah 💜 In joy, Natasha
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MOON’S RAMADAN Featured in Target’s Ramadan Holiday Shop
This is getting saved in the scrapbook! Target launched its first ever holiday shop for Ramadan and Eid. (Yes, I am weeping.) And MOON’S RAMADAN was included! Go to target and search “Ramadan.” I just did a mass add to cart. 😅 P.S. Keep supporting the Etsy sellers and small business owners that sell Ramadan crafts,…
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New KidLit Life Level Unlocked: Children’s Book Podcast
It’s been a week of firsts, including being on my first podcast! The work writers do is self motivated, unless we are fulfilling a contract, there is no one telling us we have to write. And sitting down with Matthew Winner filled my cup. His passion for literacy and empowering kids is contagious. Not to…
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Announcing MOON’S RAMADAN
I’ve been sitting on this news for a while. Well, not just sitting. There has been some writing, sketching, and painting, too. My debut picture book comes out in 2023!(Yes, books are acquired by editors way before they are released into the world). With a second book coming out later. Thank you to my incredible…
NATASHA KHAN KAZI 