Success Story

Every student follows his/her own path to “Yes!” Explore their journeys to success.

Student Success Stories: Nadia Salomon

Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Nadia Salomon about the release of her debut picture book, Goodnight Ganesha. This post includes a book giveaway and highlights from Nadia’s book launch.

Identify Obstacles to Find Success

Storyteller Academy students and instructors share the obstacles they’ve overcome to reach success as children’s book creators.

Student Success Stories: Todd Sturgell

Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Todd Sturgell about his debut picture book, Except Antartica. This success story includes a giveaway and QueryTracker information.

Student Success Stories: Laurie Elmquist

Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Laurie Elmquist about the release of her third board book, City Baby. This post includes a board book giveaway.

Student Success Stories: Katy Tanis

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Katy Tanis about illustration projects, book deals, critique groups, and other things. This post includes two book giveaways: I AM THE JUNGLE and LOVE IN THE WILD.

Student Success Stories: Lily LaMotte

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Lily LaMotte about her graphic novel This post includes a giveaway of Lily’s debut book, MEASURING UP.

Student Success Stories: Amanda Malek-Ahmadi

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Amanda Malek-Ahmadi about her picture book. This post includes a giveaway of Amanda’s debut book, 10 BALLET DANCERS.

Student Success Stories: Julianne Winter

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Julianne Winter about her illustrated illustrated chapter book. This post includes a giveaway of Julianne’s debut as an author/illustrator, TALES OF WHIMSY: BOOK ONE: WISHWEAVER.

Student Success Stories: Joana Pastro

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Joana Pastro about signing with Natascha Morris at Bookends Literary Agency, and about her plan for her debut picture book. This post includes a giveaway of Joana’s debut, LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS.

Student Success Stories: AJ Irving

Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student AJ Irving about signing with Jordan Hamessley at New Leaf Literary and about her plan for her debut picture book. This post includes a giveaway of AJ’s debut, DANCE LIKE A LEAF.

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