A new month means new releases! Check out our July releases below and maybe find your new favorite book.July’s Featured Title: StillwaterBy Mary Jo HazardUNDER THE SURFACE, DANGER LURKS…Twelve-year-old Grace believes that all adults are trustworthy and good. So begins a coming-of-age story full of laughter and tears that takes
“My advice to you is to find your World Marathon Challenge. Find whatever it is that you are passionate about. Dream big, take chances, and always believe in yourself. Because, when you do, anything is possible.”Our June featured title is Becca’s Feat on Feet by marathon runner Becca Pizzi!
Whether you have a specific release date goal in mind or are just ready to get your book out into the world, you, as an author, want to ensure that your book moves through the production process smoothly. While some delays are out of your control, there are some
At Mascot Books, we believe that authors from all walks of life deserve a platform to tell their stories and make their voices heard. We champion diversity, welcome new perspectives, and encourage our authors to bring new ideas to the table.We stand in solidarity with our Black #mascotauthors, and want
In our “The Dos and Don’ts of Retail Pitching” blog, we broke down the best practices for pitching your book to bookstores for events or in-store placement. In light of COVID-19 and limitations on signing events, many authors are turning to alternative forms of marketing and promotion—social media
Dive into summer with our June book releases! From fun children’s titles to nonfiction, our new releases have something for every summer reading list.June Featured Title: Becca’s Feat on FeetBy Becca PizziBecca has been running since she was only six years of age. She completed her first run with her
In our holiday publishing timeline blog, we provided some ways in which authors can make the production process run smoother—developing a writing timeline, deciding on the book dedication page and description, and most importantly to a children’s book author, figuring out illustration inspiration early. But what does this illustration
“Brands can no longer market to consumers but instead have to market with them. In order for a brand to do that, it must be conscious of the world in which we all live together.”
Our May featured title is by Jim Joseph! We asked Jim about his
Sending a book to a publisher to review can be a nerve-wracking process. They’re reading your work and deciding on whether or not they can publish it. Cue the nail biting! To make submitting your book a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of things that our acquisitions team looks
Virtual readings, Netflix-binging, and bread-baking—due to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions, many of us are turning to new hobbies to pass the time in quarantine. For authors, this is also a time to work on your manuscript or market your book and connect with your readers.Last week, we took to