Exciting New Children's Book On The Way
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08-15-2013, 11:01 PM
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RE: Exciting New Children's Book On The Way
(08-15-2013 10:00 PM)Gene C Wrote: The customer reviews on Amazon are good!Thank you Gene, you are very kind. Without going into a new novel, this all kind of just happened. Last May, I spoke in my wife’s fifth grade class about the Lincoln assassination. She gave me a sheet containing the information that the school district requires them to pass on to their students. I was horrified at this. It basically said, “ Booth shot Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre.” Being an avid reader on this subject, I told the real story of what happened on April 14, 1865. Including the kidnapping plot, those involved, the trial, and the manhunt for Booth. The class loved it, but I was shocked that this was the first time they had heard any of the actual details. After the class I complained to my wife about how little gets taught on this subject. She issued me a challenge, It was a “put up or shut up” moment. So I set out to create for her classroom a book. One that contained all the information, but was enjoyable for her kids. I really wanted to create something that would be a starting point, to spark interests to continue reading great novels such as American Brutus or The Day Lincoln Was Shot.. I know that Bill O’Reilly and James Swanson have books that are marketed toward young readers, while this is great, these books are just the same as their novels; just shortened versions with a few pictures thrown in. Children still find them difficult to read and lose interest. I decided to write a comic book, or graphic novel styled book. I felt that the best way to get a child interested is by putting a picture in their mind. I was always a visual reader. Growing up I loved reading the Classics in comic book form, which I truly believe made me a lover of books. I wish I had the computer skills, and graphic design talent that some in this forum have. I don't! So everything was hand drawn and colored using markers. I then would go to Office Max and have each page scanned so I can put it on my computer and add text and talk bubbles using photoshop. I decided to self publish through Amazon which was really nice. I wanted to just get copies made for family and my wife's school but the feedback was more than I hoped for. I am still trying to land a traditional publisher so I can make this more affordable. I have had a lot of interest from Comic book publishers here in Chicago and in Canada, but because of the fact that they sell $3.00 comics they have all suggested that I drop the prose so it can be more affordable in a comic book market. I simply won't do that. It was meant as a teaching aide. So I will continue to self publish until someone sees the value. Sorry for the long post. I value all of you as experts in this field. So if anyone would like a sneak peek, I may be able to send digital. I find that even if you have read it, most people still want a hard copy to own personally or for a child. It may only cost a review. Just kidding " Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the American Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford |
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