Free Book Offer to Elementary School Librarians

If you are an elementary school librarian, you can receive a copy of Poster Girl free.

Poster Girl is a chapter book about a messy, average kid, Paula, who wants to show up her goody-two-shoes rival, Cynthia. To pull off this feat, she's got to make a great science poster, the 'best' in her class.

But of course there are problems. Like the fact that Paula waited until the day before the poster was due to begin. Or the fact that any autumn leaves that she tapes on the poster are going to turn brown and crumple up. As Paula struggles with each issue, she makes exciting discoveries.

Poster Girl abounds in teaching opportunities, including lessons in both character and science.

So why am I giving away copies of this book?

The short answer: School librarians are experts on children's books and I need your valuable feedback. Therefore I'll send one copy of Poster Girl to the first 100 elementary school librarians who request it (one copy per school please) via the form at the bottom of this page. The book will come to you along with a prepaid postcard for your assessment of the book. No strings, just return the postcard with your honest appraisal. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.

The long answer: Technically, I'm a self-publisher, but getting good books into readers' hands is not a solo adventure. All good stories must be critiqued by accomplished writers. Audrey Couloumbis's input added one of the funnier moments of Poster Girl. My online critique group insisted on a better ending of Poster Girl, until I added a whole new final chapter. There are the parts of producing a book that I couldn't possibly do myself, such as illustrations, layout, and cover design. But, even when a book has rolled off the press, I need help from others. School librarians are essential in connecting young readers and books.

Since most school librarians need a recommendation from a trusted source to justify a book purchase, I decided to make this offer. While supplies last, I'll give a copy of Poster Girl to any elementary school library (public or private) that requests one. In exchange, I'll ask you to provide a couple lines of feedback on a prepaid postcard.

I know that if you like Poster Girl, you'll recommend it to others. (That's just how librarians are.) But if you don't like it, I want that feedback as well. So, don't delay. Get your free copy of Poster Girl while supplies last.

If you are an elementary school librarian, you can receive a copy of Poster Girl free.

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