The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast

Writers are told to market their books, but not always shown how to do it without feeling awkward. What part of book marketing feels the hardest to you? Marketing Mastery Summit June 12–14 Replays available summit.getstoryrise.com #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing

Authors, writers, and illustrators: tired of putting off book marketing? Join the Marketing Mastery Summit for practical help with visibility, publicity, social media, and reaching more readers. summit.getstoryrise.com #amwriting #writingcommunity

Meg Medina is coming this season on The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast. We’re talking kidlit, children’s books, publishing, and storytelling. Authors + illustrators, join us for the Marketing Mastery Summit: summit.getstoryrise.com @candlewickpress.bsky.social #megmedina #writingcommunity

Stan Yan is joining us for the Storytellers Marketing Mastery Summit. For kidlit authors and illustrators who want practical help with book marketing and reaching readers. June 12–14 thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/product/stor... #kidlit #bookmarketing

How do we help kids choose books in a screen-heavy world? Jason Low of @leeandlow.bsky.social joins The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast to talk reading habits, children’s publishing, technology, and the future of books for young readers. Listen + subscribe: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #KidLit

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Marketing Mastery Summit from The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast. Created for authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals, this event will focus on practical marketing insight, real strategies, and meaningful industry conversation.

What are kids really reading right now? 📚 On our next episode, Pearland ISD school librarian Rachael Welsh shares what young readers are reaching for. Subscribe to our newsletter for a free 71-page publisher guide. #KidLit #SchoolLibraries

Authors, are you ready?

We’re so glad to welcome Kaye Marc-Charles, Co-RA of SCBWI Houston, to The Storytellers Marketing Mastery Summit. Join us live online June 12–14, 2026. Tickets are available now. #scbwi #writingcommunity

Authors did you know the writing world is cyclical? @patzietlow shares her insights for emerging authors. #kidlit #publishing

Educational Library for kidlit creators: on-demand sessions you can rewatch anytime, take notes, and apply right away. More content is being added as Season 2 rolls out. Comment LIBRARY for details. #KidLit #ChildrensBooks

Catherine Laudone, Senior Editor at Beach Lane Books talks about Bitsy Bat by Kaz Windness, author-illustrator. Season 2 coming soon! BB Notable Book Award sign ups and live summit ticket news soon. #PictureBooks #AuthorIllustrator #ChildrensBooks

Season 2 starts in March. Sharing a peek at our Author Strategy Library for kidlit creators. New podcast episodes, educational content, and a live summit with Q&A plus downloadable resources. Guest list soon. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay tuned.

We have an amazing season 2 planned! Stay tuned! #storytelling

Last day to join this week’s pitch event. Illustrator David Perry explains why strong author–illustrator relationships matter in publishing. Pitch closes today. Sessions become paid masterclasses after. #AuthorIllustrator #LiteraryPitch #Kidlit #Publishing

Special announcement from The Storytellers Shelf Podcast: On-demand Summit sessions + live Discord for Q&A with guest speakers. Pitch ticket holders receive a post-summit pitch code (opt-in required). 🔗 thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers... #WritingCommunity

Storytellers Summit begins tomorrow! 🎟️ Paid tickets = automatic raffle entry 📚 Win a pro book review (via theresamariavillarreal.com ) ✍🏽 Add Pitch option for agent critique raffle (Syrone Harvey) 👉 Tickets: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers... #amwriting #writingcommunity

Author-Illustrator Dynamic insights from David Perry! Learn how writers & illustrators can collaborate to create magic at the Storyteller’s Shelf Summit (Jan 12–17). 📌 Pitch to a literary agent—only during summit week! 🎟 Get your tickets now: thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers...

Revisiting our conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia on creating Tristan Strong, daydreaming as a kid, and working with Disney. Tickets for the Storyteller’s Shelf Summit are selling out fast. thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/storytellers... #WritingForKids

In our upcoming episode of The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast, we sit down with Linda Radke, an award-winning publisher and founder of Story Monsters LLC. She shares invaluable advice she once received from the President of Scholastic Books. #insight #publishing