Top Shelf Picture Books Seminar: Become a Children's Author
How to successfully write & publish picture books
Learn from 15 industry professionals sharing their insight and wisdom! Get inspired, empowered, and informed, so that you reach your publishing goals faster, avoid common mistakes, and replace confusion with clarity about becoming a children's author. Register HERE
Excited to be presenting at the DFW Writers' Conference this fall!
So, You Want to Write for Children . . .
What you need to know about your target audience, the craft, the business, and steps to take to accomplish your goals. Learn what type of publishing model is best for you, whether you need a literary agent and how to find one, should you pair your story with illustrations, and how to break into the kidlit publishing business.
If you’ve been thinking about writing children’s books or you’ve been trying for a while but you’re not sure how to make better progress, this workshop is for you.
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I am thrilled to share my in-depth conversation with blogger & journalist extraordinaire Ivanka Dimitrova Chaidez. We talk about writing, publishing, my exciting writers retreat coming this fall and a bunch more!! I share an insight I've never shared before, including the screenshot of my Instagram DM from the moment I found out my book was in the NYT.
And BTW if you're not following Ivanka's blog, you're missing out! She blogs about travel, entertainment & much more... Plus, her original photography is amazing!
Check out the interview HERE
Are you an aspiring picture book author? Check out all these helpful resources that offer support, guidance, clarity, feedback on your work and more! You don't have to figure it out alone....
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Click on the image to watch the interview...
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>>>Story Time at The Twig Book Shop on 10/08 at 10:30 am
>>>Book signing (outdoors) at The Twig Book Shop in San Antonio
10/09/21 11:oo am--1:00 pm. See details HERE
On the Children's Books panel of the Winnsboro Festival of Books, May 1st, 2021
Sunday Rain Blog Tour!
1/17 Ellen Leventhal's blog
1/22 Kaitlyn Sanchez: Math is Everywhere
1/23 Helen Ishmurzin
1/23 StoryStorm (Tara Lazar)
1/29 Beth Anderson's blog
2/05 Vivian Kirkfield's Perfect Picture Book Friday
2/16 Writers' Rumpus
2/22 Melissa Stoller's blog
3/02 Katelyn Aronson's blog
3/09 Erin Dealey's blog
3/10 LitLinks: Why does it rain? 5 ways to explore rain
3/23 Claire Annette Noland's blog
4/05 Anitra Rowe Schulte's blog: Kidlit Spotlight
5/03 We Need Diverse Books
In conversation with Sunday Rain's illustrator, Amariah Raucher on Lantana Publishing's blog
1/22 Kaitlyn Sanchez: Math is Everywhere
1/23 Helen Ishmurzin
1/23 StoryStorm (Tara Lazar)
1/29 Beth Anderson's blog
2/05 Vivian Kirkfield's Perfect Picture Book Friday
2/16 Writers' Rumpus
2/22 Melissa Stoller's blog
3/02 Katelyn Aronson's blog
3/09 Erin Dealey's blog
3/10 LitLinks: Why does it rain? 5 ways to explore rain
3/23 Claire Annette Noland's blog
4/05 Anitra Rowe Schulte's blog: Kidlit Spotlight
5/03 We Need Diverse Books
In conversation with Sunday Rain's illustrator, Amariah Raucher on Lantana Publishing's blog
***NEW BOOK DEAL!!!***
8-Week Online Writing Picture Books: From Creation to Publication
Starts April 19, 2021
Instructor Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published, award-winning children's author, poet, speaker, and writing coach. Rosie's upcoming picture book, Sunday Rain, will be released in March 2021. It's a story that celebrates imagination, the love of books, and new friendships, and it's now available for pre-order. Rosie also speaks on many women's topics and has appeared on TV, radio and print media. Originally from Bulgaria, Rosie now lives in Dallas, TX with her family.
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Starts April 19, 2021
Instructor Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published, award-winning children's author, poet, speaker, and writing coach. Rosie's upcoming picture book, Sunday Rain, will be released in March 2021. It's a story that celebrates imagination, the love of books, and new friendships, and it's now available for pre-order. Rosie also speaks on many women's topics and has appeared on TV, radio and print media. Originally from Bulgaria, Rosie now lives in Dallas, TX with her family.
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Listen to my Dear Texas Radio interview here
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Coming up . . .
Currently booking school visits for 2022-2023, workshops, conferences,
media appearances, and speaking engagements
Most recent . . .
5/23/22 Glenoaks Elem, San Antonio (virtual)
4/26/22 TLA Fort Worth
4/9/22 Carpenter Hill Elementary, Austin
4/8/22 Hill Elementary, Austin
3/06/19 Sparks Elementary, Frisco
12/06/18 Hickey Elementary, Plano
9/21/18 -- 9/22/18 SCBWI North Texas Regional Conference: Presenting a workshop on Marketing Strategies for Authors and leading a Critique Round Table
4/26/18 Franklin Middle School Author Visit
4/28/18 Bookmarks at NorthPark Center: Story Time at 10:30 a.m.
6/09 - 6/10/18 DFWWW Conference Book Signing on Saturday and Sunday
9/21 - 9/22/18 SCBWI North Texas Conference: Leading a workshop on marketing and a critique round table
5/23/22 Glenoaks Elem, San Antonio (virtual)
4/26/22 TLA Fort Worth
4/9/22 Carpenter Hill Elementary, Austin
4/8/22 Hill Elementary, Austin
3/06/19 Sparks Elementary, Frisco
12/06/18 Hickey Elementary, Plano
9/21/18 -- 9/22/18 SCBWI North Texas Regional Conference: Presenting a workshop on Marketing Strategies for Authors and leading a Critique Round Table
4/26/18 Franklin Middle School Author Visit
4/28/18 Bookmarks at NorthPark Center: Story Time at 10:30 a.m.
6/09 - 6/10/18 DFWWW Conference Book Signing on Saturday and Sunday
9/21 - 9/22/18 SCBWI North Texas Conference: Leading a workshop on marketing and a critique round table
North Texas Book Festival 4/07/18
SARAH'S SONG book trailer won 3rd place and I got this typewriter tote as a prize!
TLA 2018!
4/05/18 Find me at booth #2926 1:30--3:30 p.m.
4/05/18 Find me at booth #2926 1:30--3:30 p.m.
Booked for a Live Interview on Dear Texas Radio 8/29/18
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As of January 2018 . . .
I'm super excited to be working with Steve Harrison who has helped authors like like Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul ) and Robert T. Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) advance their careers. Stay tuned for updates!
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Frisco Book Fest 11/4/17
North Texas SCBWI Conference in September 2017
What a fun conference it was! Exceptional faculty and such wonderful kid lit community -- definitely a memorable weekend. It was really nice to spend time with peers, meet friends, make new ones, talk craft and business, laugh and connect. I got to share my good news of publication and book releases (first pic below) and, hopefully, was able to inspire new writers to persist and not give up as they work toward their goals. Can't wait to see what's next in our journeys and where we meet again.
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The Bookmarks Children's Author Series Presents Author Rosie J. Pova!
When: Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. ; Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bookmarks (in the NorthCourt of North Park Mall)
Join Bookmarks in welcoming noted children's author Rosie J. Pova as she reads one of her most touching works, If I Weren't With You. In If I Weren't With You, Mama bear and her cub, Willy, explore issues of love and security. Mama Bear uses imagery of the forest to communicate her feelings to her cub. Author Rosie J. Pova will inspire children to follow their dreams and be the best that they can be.
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The Bookmarks Children's Author Series Presents Author Rosie J. Pova!
When: Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. ; Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bookmarks (in the NorthCourt of North Park Mall)
Join Bookmarks in welcoming noted children's author Rosie J. Pova as she reads one of her most touching works, If I Weren't With You. In If I Weren't With You, Mama bear and her cub, Willy, explore issues of love and security. Mama Bear uses imagery of the forest to communicate her feelings to her cub. Author Rosie J. Pova will inspire children to follow their dreams and be the best that they can be.
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Book Launch May 6, 2017!
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If I Weren't With You
Where I Was and Where I Will Be . . .
[Past events marked with *]
4/15/17 North Texas Book Fair in Denton *
4/29/17 Dallas Book Festival for Story Time and Book Signing *
5/6/17 Barnes & Noble Creekwalk Village in Plano, TX: Story Time, Meet & Greet, signing, crafts, games, treats, fun! *
6/6/17 Gunter Library and Museum: Summer Reading Story Time plus signing *
8/26/17 North Park Center, Dallas: Bookmarks Story Time 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. *
8/29/17 Author Panel, Denton, TX 2-4 p.m. *
9/23/17 SCBWI North TX Conference *
10/21/17 Edgar Allen Poe Festival at the Dallas Public Library*
11/04/17 Children's Books Live! 2nd annual Frisco Book Fest at the Frisco Public Library 1-5 p.m.*
3/24/18 Write This Way Indie Author Fest in Dallas 12 p.m.-4 p.m. *
4/5-4/6/18 TLA Dallas*
4/7/18 North Texas Book Festival*
4/28/18 Bookmarks at NorthPark Center: Story time at 10:30 a.m.*
4/15/17 North Texas Book Fair in Denton *
4/29/17 Dallas Book Festival for Story Time and Book Signing *
5/6/17 Barnes & Noble Creekwalk Village in Plano, TX: Story Time, Meet & Greet, signing, crafts, games, treats, fun! *
6/6/17 Gunter Library and Museum: Summer Reading Story Time plus signing *
8/26/17 North Park Center, Dallas: Bookmarks Story Time 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. *
8/29/17 Author Panel, Denton, TX 2-4 p.m. *
9/23/17 SCBWI North TX Conference *
10/21/17 Edgar Allen Poe Festival at the Dallas Public Library*
11/04/17 Children's Books Live! 2nd annual Frisco Book Fest at the Frisco Public Library 1-5 p.m.*
3/24/18 Write This Way Indie Author Fest in Dallas 12 p.m.-4 p.m. *
4/5-4/6/18 TLA Dallas*
4/7/18 North Texas Book Festival*
4/28/18 Bookmarks at NorthPark Center: Story time at 10:30 a.m.*
Blog Tour
3/31/17 Jaclyn Kruzie Book Review
4/04/17 Vivian Kirkfield's PICTURE BOOKS HELP KIDS SOAR Happy Book Birthday to IF I WEREN'T WITH YOU plus Giveaway
4/14/17 Anitra Rowe Schulte Book Review
4/18/17 Writers' Rumpus Interview
4/25/17 Vivian Kirkfield's PICTURE BOOKS HELP KIDS SOAR Book Review plus craft
5/15/17 Writing and Illustrating Book's Journey to Publication + Giveaway
5/19/17 KidLit411 Featured Author Interview plus Giveaway
7/10/17 Rate Your Story FROM PICTURE BOOKS TO MG NOVELS: Tips on Switching Gears by Rosie Pova
8/29/17 Revealing ReFoReMo with Rosie J. Pova
9/29/17 A Great Nephew and a Great Aunt: Art and Poetry collaboration with my daughter, Alina
10/11/17 Maria Marshall's blog The Picture Book Buzz Interview
4/04/17 Vivian Kirkfield's PICTURE BOOKS HELP KIDS SOAR Happy Book Birthday to IF I WEREN'T WITH YOU plus Giveaway
4/14/17 Anitra Rowe Schulte Book Review
4/18/17 Writers' Rumpus Interview
4/25/17 Vivian Kirkfield's PICTURE BOOKS HELP KIDS SOAR Book Review plus craft
5/15/17 Writing and Illustrating Book's Journey to Publication + Giveaway
5/19/17 KidLit411 Featured Author Interview plus Giveaway
7/10/17 Rate Your Story FROM PICTURE BOOKS TO MG NOVELS: Tips on Switching Gears by Rosie Pova
8/29/17 Revealing ReFoReMo with Rosie J. Pova
9/29/17 A Great Nephew and a Great Aunt: Art and Poetry collaboration with my daughter, Alina
10/11/17 Maria Marshall's blog The Picture Book Buzz Interview
Some highlights in pictures . . .
