Frida travels the world in search of art, but finds that the journey is not what she expected. Can this girl’s passion for art bring her home and transform her town into a masterpiece?
Frida´s Journey is a 450-word picture book about passion, determination, friendship and community. It is an Ownvoices story set in a Latin American town. Back matter will include a glossary of Spanish terms used and Latin Female Artists, such as Frida Kahlo who serves as inspiration for the main character.
It is a story in the spirit of Campoy and Howell’s “Maybe something beautiful”, David Litchfield’s “The bear and the piano”, and Peter Brown’s “The Curious garden”. Written with a bilingual touch as in Matt de la Peña’s “Miguel and the Grand Harmony” and Carmen Agra Deedy’s “The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet.”
My interest in children’s literature comes from my professional experience as an Educational Psychologist creating new Children’s and Science Museum exhibits internationally.
I was born in Mexico City, where I published three high school textbooks. And would love to provide a Spanish version of my manuscripts, if a bilingual opportunity becomes available.
I appreciate your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Frida’s home was a haven of love.
But the pueblo Frida lived in was a one-shape,
one-shade of gray kind of town.
Frida and Sebastian rooted around for a sprout of color… zero, nada.
“I need wild and vibrant creations to flourish. My heart will follow art!” she announced.
Adventure awaited, her mind was set.
My colleague James McGowan and I would love to see this! Would you please include this manuscript and two or three other picture books at http://QueryMe.online/tmarchini/PBParty
Looking forward to reading!
Tracy Marchini
BookEnds Literary
I’d love to read the rest of this! If you’re interested in sharing with us, please send the full manuscript (as an attachment or in the body of the email) to submissions@theinnovationpress.com with #PBParty request in the subject line. Thank you!
Ooh! Love the tone/language here. Can you send this manuscript, as well as a few others, to adria@martinlit.com? Excited to take a look!
Hi! I’d be interested to see the complete manuscript of FRIDA’S JOURNEY, plus one or two other picture book manuscripts you may have. Please sent it to submissions@stonesong.com, and put the title, #PBPARTY and my name in the subject line. Looking forward to reading more!
I’m enjoying the story so far and would love to read more! Can you send me the full manuscript as well as any other completed works you have attached as a word doc to cari.jdlit@gmail.com? Please put PBParty in the subject line. Thanks!
I LOVE this concept, and I’m excited to read more. Please send FRIDA’S JOURNEY with the full manuscript pasted into the body of the email, as well as any other PB manuscripts you’re working on, to queryroseanne@gmail.com, and include #PBPARTY in the subject line. Looking forward to reading!
I’m intrigued! Please submit your query to clelia@martinlit.com with #PBParty in the subject line. Include a pitch of your book plus the full manuscript in the body of the email. Thank you!
I’d love to see this! Please send a query and the full manuscript to chquery@mcintoshandotis.com! Put PB Party Request in the subject line.