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February 20: Secrets of a Kids Publisher: Q&A with David Miles, Co-Founder of Award-Winning Press Bushel & Peck

February 13, 2024 By LDSPMA

David Miles

With David Miles

Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 7:00–8:00 pm Mountain Time

Join us for an engaging Zoom Q&A with David Miles, co-founder of the children’s book publishing company Bushel & Peck. This interactive session will feature a Q&A session where you can ask your burning questions about the world of children’s publishing, like “How do you break into the industry?” “What are publishers looking for?” “Should you get your own illustrator?” “What’s trending?” and “Why do I keep getting rejected?” Get ready to dive into the creative process, the storytelling, and the magic behind bringing captivating stories to life for young readers and get a leg up on your own publishing journey. Questions can be submitted ahead of time when you register for the Zoom meeting.

Bio: David Miles, along with his wife Stephanie, is the founder of Bushel & Peck, a children’s publisher based in California. In just a few years since launching its first titles, Bushel & Peck has become one of the fastest-growing independent publishers in America, with their titles winning starred reviews and accolades up and down the industry. Today, their authors now include some of the most recognizable names in the industry, including Jane Yolen, Suzanne Slade, Irene Latham, Nancy Kerrigan, David Archuleta, and others. In addition to their growing list of award-winning books, Bushel & Peck is growing a social mission: for every book they sell, they pledge to donate one to kids in need, with that pledge now reaching over a half-million books. David himself is the author or illustrator of dozens of children’s books that have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. He graduated from BYU in business and was named the general business Outstanding Graduate of his class. Originally from Pennsylvania, he now lives in California with his wife, son, and too many beagles.

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