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Start the new school year with books that will entertain, educate, and inspire young readers!🍎📚👩🏫✏️ From the power of friendship and courage in “The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story” to navigating diversity and identity in “Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin” and more, discover your next afternoon story-time or bedtime read-along this back to school season with Wise Ink. 📖 [Image Description: A beige graphic reads, “Back to school with Wise Ink.” The text is surrounded by six children’s book covers.] • • • • • #backtoschool #publishing #childrensbooks

“The Transformational Leader,” the upcoming book from Senior Advisor of Democracy and Human Rights Hamse Warfa has received an endorsement from Tim Walz 🇺🇸📖 “Hamse Warfa leads with integrity and passion—whether he’s serving the people of Minnesota or working with the president to improve the lives of people across the country. Warfa offers invaluable insight about the journey to becoming a great leader. I’m proud to call him an advisor and a friend.” —Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota and Democratic nominee for vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election. “The Transformational Leader” releases this September! Photo credit: Hamse Warfa [Image Description: A photo shows the author standing next to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.] • • • • • #publishing #wiseink #minnesota

Connection. Laughter. Reality checks. Yesterday, I got to meet my marketing specialist Crown Shepherd from Wise Ink Media who is helping me get all. the. things. in order for the release of my book next year. Can I just say how amazing Crown is as a human, writer, and marketing mentor? My biggest takeaway - continue to be you. Protect your energy. If promoting one way drains you, don't do it. Find what feels authentic to you. Isn't that really just great life advice in general? Check out Crown here: https://lnkd.in/gxUxYPhz. #authorlife #author #speaker #coach #authenticleadership #marketingtips #lifetips #thursdaythoughts

Happy release day to “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted” by Erica N. Campbell! 💗 In this breast cancer book for women and caregivers, Erica Neubert Campbell shares an intimate and encouraging story of her double mastectomy journey. This is a powerful companion guide for women navigating the choice to have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted” is available now: https://lnkd.in/gXCY92_p. [Image Description: In a navy semicircle are the words, “New release! ‘The Mastectomy I Always Wanted,’ Erica Neubert Campbell.” Below is the author and book cover.] • • • • • #selfpublishing #indieauthors #selfpublisher

Dr. Sheila Sweeney, Ph.D., LICSW's “Unapologetically Healing: Reflection and Generational Transformation” was recently featured in the The Minnesota Star Tribune! Sweeney discusses the power of emotional healing from generational trauma, her work as a licensed therapist, and what inspired the making of “Unapologetically Healing.” Read the full article now: https://buff.ly/3X1I7Vs. [Image Description: The first slide reads, “‘New book by St. Paul therapist guides self-examination through journaling. Unapologetically Healing: A Guided Journal for Reflection and Generational Transformation’ is designed for use during, after or instead of therapy.” Below is the author and their book cover. The second slide is an excerpt from the article and another photo of the author.] • • • • • #selfpublishing #indieauthors #selfpublisher

Yesterday I met with my project manager Lindsay Bohls with Wise Ink Media for the first time and handed off my almost finished rough draft. Once she decides who my editor will be, I will officially hand off for the content editing portion of this journey, which she prepared me for being the longest part. She is such a joy. As I told her how I would love to get the book out as soon as we can, she smiled patiently and said, "I will hold you to deadlines, but the book will only be what it is meant to be if you allow it the time it needs to become what it is meant to be." Damn it - nod to Mark Twain - she's right. Hope it is cool if I share the journey along the way with you all - it makes it more real, and holds me accountable! Happy Friday! #author #authorlife #writingjourney #fridayfunday #speaker

🏅On the podium! 🏅 We congratulate Astound Artist Jieyu Deng (Portfolio: https://lnkd.in/gBTgaVV3) and author Yumiko Shimabukuro on winning the IPPY Awards Bronze Medal! We would also love to commemorate the contributions of Victoria Petelin, the Creative Director at Wise Ink Media, and Astound US Inc Artist Agent Christina Doffing, who represented Jieyu Deng on the project. Described by Kirkus Reviews as "an uplifting and visually stunning motivation for readers to follow their dreams", this short, approachable book of meditative prompts, poetic writing, and full-color illustrations by Jieyu Deng is for anyone who has experienced a growing distance from their dream and wants to free themselves from the loop of doubts, downs, and defeats. Purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/gXvhbZ_j -- #IPPY #BookAwards #IllustrationAwards #spiritualbooks #bookillustration #publishing #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #kidlit #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #artagency #AstoundAgency #AstoundArtist If you're interested in a project with Jieyu Deng or any of our astounding artists, send us a message at contact@astound.us!

Come see Kevin Cannon, illustrator and cartoonist of “The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story” written by Joe Schmit and Joe Mauer, at the Minnesota State Fair! ⚾ You can find Kevin in the Alphabet Forest Blue Ribbon Author Tent from 10 AM to 2 PM. He’ll be meeting with readers and working on a craft. ✏️ We hope to see you there! [Image Description: A blue and red graphic reads, “Meet Kevin Cannon, illustrator and cartoonist of ‘The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story.’” Below is the author’s photo, the book cover, plus a baseball bat and ball. The text underneath reads, “Alphabet Forest at Minnesota State Fair. Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Blue Ribbon Author Tent, 10 AM - 2PM.] • • • • • #therightthingtodo #mlb #minnesotatwins

This just in! The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award has been renamed to the IPBA Book Award. “'The new name and additional award categories reflect our commitment to ensure that all independent publishers have an equal opportunity to participate in the business of publishing,' said Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, CEO of IBPA. 'We are proud to continue our work as an equity leader in the publishing industry.'” IBPA has also introduced the following new award categories: -AAPI Communities -Black/African American Communities -Disabled Communities -First Nations/Indigenous Communities -Latina/o/e Communities -LGBTQIA2+ Communities -Neurodivergent Communities View the full press release here: https://buff.ly/46C7JLv. [Image Description: A beige and navy blue background reads, “The IBPA Benjamin Fraknlin Award is now the IBPA Book Award.” Below is the IPBA logo and a list that says, “Introducing new award categories: AAPI communities, Black/African American communities, Disabled communities, First Nations/Indigenous communities, Latina/o/e communities, LGBTQIA2+ communities, and neurodivergent communities.”] • • • • • #selfpublishing #indieauthors #selfpublisher

“Finding Sunlight” is an IPPY Bronze medal winner in “LGBTQ+ Non-fiction–Narrative” and a National Indie Excellence Awards finalist in “LGBTQIA Non-fiction!” 🥇🥉 Congratulations to Chrissy for this outstanding achievement! 🤩 [Image Description: A beige graphic reads, “Award winner! Chrissy Holm, ‘Finding Sunlight.’” Below is the book cover in front of a blue and yellow wave.] • • • • • #selfpublishing #indieauthors #selfpublisher