April 2011 - Saltwater Taffy by Eric DelaBarre

GETTING BOYS TO READ

Sadly, getting boys to read has been a problem in the past, but now it is an epidemic in our country that we need to address. In our rapidly changing, dancing with the stars, fast food nation of American culture, boys are falling behind in school for one reason and one reason only. Getting Boys To Read is difficult.

The official GUYS READ website tells us that the United States Department of Education reading tests over the last 30 years shows us that boys are scoring lower than girls in every age group…every…single…year. The study also showed that eighth grade boys were 50% more likely to be held back Read more

7 SECRETS TO CHILDREN’S BOOK MARKETING

Children’s book marketing is the most important element there is after you write a children’s book.

So, there you are, drained from giving your blood, sweat and tears to write the next great American best-selling children’s book, but what’s this? You have more work to do? I know, it’s hard to imagine, but it is true as the sky is blue. You see, the minute you finish your manuscript, you are only 10% there. You must now must up the strength to give another