Behind the Scenes: “Making Your Book Stand Out in a Crowded Market” by Suzanne Lipshaw

One of the great changes in nonfiction for kids is that, unlike the old days with a standard, sterile, informational text format, now we see all kinds of engaging nonfiction, including informational fiction, creative nonfiction, and narratives. Creative approaches broaden understanding by allowing kids to see a familiar topic in new ways, as well as serving as a “fresh” take with a better chance of finding an interested publisher.  Here’s how Suzanne Lipshaw found a new way to share the supervol...