[Pinna] How to Write, Publish, and Launch a Bestselling Children’s Book

Every great children's book starts with a spark. It could be a bedtime tale, an afternoon walk, or a child’s imagination. Yet most aspiring authors get stopped by industry overwhelm: How do you find an illustrator? Should you self-publish or seek a traditional deal? How do you actually get copies into readers' hands?

Join bestselling author and book launch strategist for an inspiring, candid 60-minute global workshop designed for parents, young creators, educators, and aspiring authors worldwide.

Drawing from co-authoring two bestselling books with her son Clay—The Long Forest Trail and the upcoming national release What Nature Teaches Us—Amber pulls back the curtain on the entire publishing journey.

• From Kitchen Table to Bestseller: How Amber and her 6-year-old son Clay turned walks on a Colorado trail into The Long Forest Trail, a #1 bestseller with 15,000+ copies in distribution and 3 book awards.
• The Creative Process: Live readings of The Long Forest Trail and the upcoming national release, What Nature Teaches Us, along with the exact framework used to extract profound stories directly from nature and intuitive conversation.
• Publishing Demystified: A candid comparison of self-publishing vs. working with a traditional New York publisher.
• Creative Launch Strategies: The difference between an organic, community-driven launch and a high-impact, national 6-state media tour, plus how you can adapt these strategies for your own project.
• Live Q&A & Book Signing: Stick around after the workshop for audience Q&A, photo opportunities, and signed copies of both books.

Free Takeaway for Every Family: Every registered family receives a free, bound, full-color Activity Kit complete with a sticker sheet and crayon pack. Kids can design their own characters, sketch their story map, solve mazes, complete word searches, and explore fill-in-the-blank affirmations during the session.

Registration is 100% free, but RSVP is required so we can prepare enough activity kits and seating.

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET, with a book launch celebration party after, from 6- 8 PM ET
• Location: 135 W 50th St Ste 200, New York, NY
• Cost: 100% Free (RSVP required)

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