Lisa Stringfellow's Blog, page 2

a refresh for my little free library

It's been a wonderful first year for my Little Free Kidlit Library (Charter #106458)! We opened to the world in April 2021 and it has definitely made an impact in the community. 

Local patrons have connected with the mission of the library, to provide diverse books for children by BIPOC creators, and word is spreading about our presence. The library was featured in Publisher's Weekly and the local newspaper, the  Boston Compass.

I supply many of the books myself, but I've been thankful for t...

Pre-order Campaign for A Comb of Wishes

[image error] Release day is coming soon for A Comb of Wishes! I want to celebrate and thank readers who have already ordered my book with some pre-order goodies.

If you purchase the book before Tuesday, February 8, 2022, I'd like to send you a signed bookplate and an exclusive bookmark.

To receive these goodies, please fill out this Google Form and upload your proof of purchase. This campaign is for US addresses only. Thank you!

webinar weekend: the author’s web toolkit

I’ve teamed up with my fellow #22Debuts author K. Tempest Bradford to share two webinars for writers, both pre- and post-published. We both feel strongly that authors should have a web presence, even a basic one. We’ll give you the tools to create and maintain a website and a social media presence even if you aren’t tech-savvy or trained in digital marketing. Join us for Build It Better: Essentials of an Author Website
with Lisa Stringfellow
Saturday, July 24, 2021, 1-3PM Eastern

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cover reveal!

It's Reveal Day! I can't wait to share the cover of A Comb of Wishes with everyone. It has been a long journey to this point but I'm excited that in a few months my book will be available to readers. Thank you to Mr. Schu for hosting the cover reveal on his website, Watch. Connect. Read.

Head over to read my interview with Mr. Schu about the book and get a first glimpse of the amazing cover by illustrator Michael Machira Mwangi and designer David Curtis.

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building the little free kidlit library

The pandemic has taken a lot from us and one of the ways I did self-care was to work on my Little Free Library project. I posted last year my reasons for wanting one and why I decided to make it focused on BIPOC authors and illustrators of children's literature. Now it is 2021 and the library is close to being ready! I wanted to give an update on the process I used to build this library.I started with a library I purchased through Etsy from the seller WalltoWallWoodworks. When the library arrive...

congratulations to the winners

Thank you to all who entered my giveaway in celebration of A COMB OF WISHES! More book news to come in 2021!

DARK TIDE has a new title!

My novel has a new title! DARK TIDE is actually my book’s third title since I began drafting in 2013, but its final name was chosen last week!

In honor of this, I am sponsoring a giveaway featuring AMAZING KidLit titles by Black creators and featuring Black mermaids. 

FOUR LUCKY WINNERS will be chosen to receive ONE the following prizes full of Black Mermaid Magic:

THE LITTLE MERMAID  by Jerry Pinkney is a picture book reimagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale.

RISE OF THE JUMBIE...

NaNoWriMo 2020 - motivational letter

It's November, which means one thing for many writers...time for NaNoWrimo!

NaNoWrimo, or National Novel Writing Month, is an annual event where thousands of writers attempt the heroic feat of writing a novel of at least 50,000 words in just 30 days. This is my ninth year participating in NaNoWriMo and over the years I have "won" twice.

​The following is a motivational letter I wrote for the NaNoWriMo Metrowest region (for writers living between Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts). ​I hope...

NaNoWriMo 2020 - Motivational Letter

It's November, which means one thing for many writers...time for NaNoWrimo!

NaNoWrimo, or National Novel Writing Month, is an annual event where thousands of writers attempt the heroic feat of writing a novel of at least 50,000 words in just 30 days. This is my ninth year participating in NaNoWriMo and over the years I have "won" twice.

​The following is a motivational letter I wrote for the NaNoWriMo Metrowest region (for writers living between Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts). ​I hope...

Little Free Kidlit Library

Something I’ve wanted for a while was a Little Free Library. I've looked longingly at pictures of all kinds of Little Libraries on Pinterest. What I've noticed in many of those smiling pictures is something that mirrors the landscape of publishing. A lack of representation of Black and brown people. That is something I want to change.

Even before I knew what my actual library would look like, I started thinking about what I wanted in my theme and design. I LOVE the recent article about the...