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Featured Book

A young boy with an afro under the book title My Afro is a Rising Son

My Afro is a Rising Son

For fans of Matt de la Pena and Grace Byers, My Afro Is a Rising Sun is a dazzling picture book inviting BIPOC children to fully express themselves, celebrate their Blackness, and embrace their ancestry.

This book will be available for purchase at the event.

About This Event

Picture this: You have a GREAT idea for a picture book, and you're wondering if you can get your book traditionally published. Great news! You can! Join traditionally published author Yaram Yahu as he discusses publishing tips on how to WOW editors and literary agents with your picture book. In this course, you will learn the ins and outs of how to write a killer query letter (and what a query letter is), how to study publishing and market trends, what literary agents are looking for, how to sign with a literary agent, and how to eventually sell your book to an editor. You will also utilize helpful tools such as Publishing Marketplace, Manuscript Wishlist, and other useful resources that will help you stand out in the slush pile.

Featured Author

Yaram Yahu

Yaram Yahu is a native Chicagoan who studied at Emerson College's writing, literature, and publishing program. His debut picture book, MY AFRO IS A RISING SUN, was released in December 2024 by Running Press Kids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. Mr. Yahu has over ten years' experience as a professional author, screenwriter, ghostwriter, and editor. You can also find him traveling the world and exploring new parks.

About the Venue

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Bookends & Beginnings

Eclectic indie store in the heart of downtown Evanston. New & used books and gifts. With an outstanding cookbook section and kids’ books in foreign languages.

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