I’m Not Bossy by Alex Pickering

Nov 14

Review

An uplifting story of affirmations features young female characters of diverse backgrounds exhibiting strength, courage, and resilience. On each spread, a girl declares that she isn’t bossy—she’s a leader, or assertive, determined, or ambitious. Whether it’s reading piles of books to become educated, selling cupcakes to become an entrepreneur, or marching with signs to take a stand for something you believe in, young girl readers will feel empowered by the book’s important message that girls, too, can be strong, confident, and self-assured; ages 2-7.

With an economy of words that provides a strength to the message it conveys, families and educators of young children will welcome this book that shines a light on strong girls and the positive results that come from remaining true to themselves. A girl with a crown and sword is a leader while another in a lab is an ambitious scientist. A girl carrying groceries is capable and strong, while another facing a steep rock wall is fearless. Whether it’s in the classroom or at home, no library is complete without books where young girl readers can see themselves in positive, mighty characters and I’m Not Bossy perfectly fits the bill.

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:

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-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.

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