Jess gives thanks, and a critique!
Picture book writers don’t get much room for acknowledgments in their books. But we have SO many people to thank. Now that FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL by Troupe member Jess Hernandez, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum (Capstone), has galloped onto shelves…
….it’s time to say THANKS.
Here’s a message from Troupe member and debut author Jess Hernandez!
First, a big thank you to my agent Rena Rossner for believing in me and Milly the Donkey enough to take us on in spite of a glutted market. A similar thanks to Capstone editors Christianne Jones and Michelle Bisson for championing my book and whipping it into shape. Also, a huge shoutout to illustrator Mariano Epelbaum whose work is GORGEOUS. I swear the man has a time machine because he got the whole thing done in less than six months.
A huge smoochy hug and kiss to each of my kiddos. I’m grateful for their daily inspiration and patience with their mama who is trying, gosh darn it. Also, a big thanks to my husband for handling the kids when I have author stuff to do and for buying my chairs.
All the chocolate, fancy notebooks, and bounteous wi-fi for my critique group: James McGowan, Kaitlyn Sanchez, Jennifer Matarese, and Amanda Rawson Hill. They inspire, challenge, support, and console like the champions they are. And another thank you to Kayla Isenberg and Melissa Charles, who, if there were bodies, they’d know where they were hidden cuz they put them there. These ladies are the embodiment of “ride-or-die.” Finally, a big hug to my cheerleader for almost 20 years, Jenni Sisson. I truly have some amazing friends.
To show her appreciation to the picture book community, Jess is giving away a manuscript critique to a picture book writer. To enter…
Follow @FinkHernandez on Twitter
Retweet PB Debut Troupe 21’s (@pbtroupe21) picture book manuscript critique giveaway post by EOD January 11, 2021.
The winner will be chosen at random and announced January 12, 2021. A Troupe member will be in touch about how to claim your prize.
FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL is available for purchase! Get your copy today through one of the following retailers:
Want to know more about Jess?
Check out her website, www.jesshernandezwrites.com
Follow her on Twitter: @FinkHernandez
And on Instagram, too: @jesshernandezwrites
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GOOD LUCK!
