The Lion in Your Heart by R.C. Chizhov

Written By Tara Lewis

This relatable and comforting bedtime story follows a young boy and his fear of sleeping in a new bedroom after his family moves to a new home. The unfamiliar noises and shadows at night frighten him. His mother tells him he doesn’t have to be afraid because he has something special inside that always watches over him. It’s a lion in his heart, giving him courage and bravery. The boy can call on this lion whenever he is feeling frightened or nervous and his fear will disappear. 

Being afraid of the dark and sleeping alone is a common childhood dilemma. With so many children struggling with this fear, families will love this warm and positive story. The playful and upbeat illustrations help to bring a cheer to this story and the author’s text is something every family can relate to. This fun book will be one to return to again and again, even when their bedtime fear is gone. I highly recommend this sweet and entertaining story to families and to educators of young children. A lovely read-aloud.

Tara Lewis

I am an experienced children’s book marketing professional with more than twenty years in the children’s book publishing industry. I have insight into the workings of children’s book publishers and internal operations and processes, having managed a global marketing department as a Director at Disney Publishing Worldwide for six years and managed teams at Scholastic Inc. for six years, before opening my own children’s book marketing business.

I have worked with a broad range of children’s original titles in the picture book, middle-grade, and young adult categories. I have also spearheaded the campaigns for many licensed book series such as Scooby-Doo, Disney Princess, Harry Potter paperbacks, Pokemon, Powerpuff Girls, Marvel, Lego, Tinkerbell, Matchbox, Winnie the Pooh, and Baby Einstein.

My marketing planning included not only devising the strategies but also conducting competitive analysis reports, writing press releases, articles, blogs, catalog copy, and news pieces for the product. I worked on a daily basis with the editorial teams to bring a successful book to market.

As a freelancer, I provide the following services:

-Marketing plan development (strategy, tactics, social, deliverables, etc.)

-Writing press releases, author bios, catalog copy, book blurbs

-Market research and competitive analysis

-Creating book proposals for authors to submit to publishing houses. Also query letters.

-Book editing and proofreading

-Book reviews

My areas of specialty are picture books, middle-grade, and YA. I love working with self-published authors to help them navigate and understand the publishing process. I also enjoy working with seasoned publishing veterans.

I have an impeccable career history at the highest level at the best publishing houses in the world. Let me help you - and your book - make the leap from good to great! I will help your book get the exposure and readership that it deserves.

https://www.taralewisbooks.com/
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