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Tag: Josh Funk

Keeping a Series Fresh with Kid-Friendly Conflicts and Changing Genres

November 8, 2022 Alumni & Guests

Josh Funk shares tips and anecdotes about keeping the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series fresh with relatable conflicts and swapping genres in each subsequent release.

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Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

November 23, 2018 Marcia Strykowski

With December holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some children’s books I’ve recently read and reviewed. Hope you

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The Intellectual Properties of Getting Lost in the Library

August 31, 2018 Alumni & Guests

By Josh Funk This past Tuesday, my 8th picture book was released. LOST IN THE LIBRARY: A STORY OF PATIENCE & FORTITUDE is the first

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Josh Funk Shares Powerhouse Marketing Strategies

August 29, 2017 Alumni & Guests

by Josh Funk *This article was originally posted on 24 Carrot Writing. Marketing. What are my thoughts on marketing a picture book? Where do I

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Josh Funk’s World Read Aloud Day 2017 Experience

February 21, 2017 Alumni & Guests

On Thursday, Josh Funk visited 21 classrooms in 12 states, 6 time zones, 4 countries, and ALL the hemispheres – for World Read Aloud Day!

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How to Market Pirates, Dinosaurs, & Dragons!

September 6, 2016 Alumni & Guests

Josh Funk had two picture book releases in the last 8 days (PIRASAURS! and DEAR DRAGON) – and today he shares how he’s gone about promoting them.

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Meet the Clever Picture Book Rhymer, Josh Funk

May 8, 2015 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Josh Funk is clever, kind, and funny. He’s in my on-line critique group and part of the New England chapter of SCBWI,

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