This is a call to action for publishers, editors, and writers alike to think boldly and critically when engaging with social justice movements, specifically, the Black Lives Matter movement.
Publishing
Four Haunting Halloween Reads
By Rebecca Gordon @ree_reads
Halloween is not the first, nor the last, holiday to be derailed by the pandemic this year. Kids won’t plague the streets in search of sugary treats, and festivities might only involve a party of one, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to revel in a devilish spirit. Grab yourself a cup of hot cider, some fun-size candies, and a cozy blanket to settle in with these spooky reads for an evening of fun and fear.
The Perfect Content Cocktail: Newsletter Curation & Creation
By Alexandria Gonzales
As the publicity manager at Ooligan, one of my tasks is to send out quarterly newsletters. But getting people to read them is another story. That’s why I decided to change up how we do our newsletters while simultaneously giving some love to our backlist titles.
Illustrators and Promoters of Children’s Books in China
By Xian Wang
Reading is important in the school Can Ran founded for children. She believes a book acts as a boat, sailing to the inner world of a child, and that reading can help children become sensitive to this world and use their own language to describe their feelings.
Discovering the Business Behind the Art Form
By Mary Williams
Ultimately, all of this is done to get that book in the hands of someone who has felt the same passion I’ve felt my whole life.
LAUREL EVERYWHERE Press Kit Prep
By Grace Hansen @thegracieve
The LAUREL EVERYWHERE team members had their work cut out for them to compile and utilize Ooligan’s first-ever press kit.