Book Marketing Resources for Children's Book Authors

Most of the book marketing advice that you'll find on The Savvy Book Marketer is applicable to all types of books, but sometimes it's helpful to zero in on specific tactics for certain kinds of books. Below are some tips and resources especially for the authors and publishers of children's and young adult books.

Although young adults often choose their own reading material, books for younger children are usually purchased by parents, grandparents and other friends and family. Teachers, home schoolers, librarians, youth program leaders and others who work with children also recommend or purchase books.

When seeking reviews for children's books, look for publications and websites geared toward parenting and childhood education, in addition to book review sites.

Virtual reader communities are a specialized type of social networking site where readers and authors network, and readers recommend books to others. Check out these two communities designed especially for children's books:

JacketFlap focuses on children's and young adult books

Big Universe is devoted to children's picture books.

Here are some other helpful book marketing resources for children's books:

Articles and Books

How to Market Children's Books in School by Melissa Williams

Better Book Readings for Kids by Fiona Ingram

Make the Grade in the Academic Market by Brian Jud

How to Sell Your Book to Libraries by Dana Lynn Smith

The Savvy Book Marketer's Guide to Selling Your Book to Libraries by Dana Lynn Smith

Articles about fiction marketing

Children's Book Websites

Take a look at the creative use of games, teacher's guides and more on these author websites:

Tree House in a Storm - Rachelle Burk's website

Chris Barton's author website

Iggy the Iguana - Melissa Williams' website

The Secret of the Sacred Scarab - Fiona Ingram's website

Other Resources for Children's Authors

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

The National Writing for Children Center

Resources for Children's Writers - terrific list of resources compiled by author Rachelle Burk

What about you – do you have any tips or resources for children's book authors? Please share using the comment section below.

Comments

[eliza keating]

what an incredible informative page,just what I was looking for..packed with amazing links to help any new author..thanks again

[Dana Lynn Smith]

Thanks Eliza, and good luck with your book!