Tall Girl Publishing

I get excited when books sell online, but nothing compares to a vendor show! First of all, I love to talk to people, so it’s a perfect environment for me. A long time ago I learned that selling is just ‘show and tell.’ I have noticed that people who shop at vendor shows usually go from one vendor to the next fairly quickly. That only gives me a few seconds to give them a reason to stay.

Asking the right questions saves time as well as funnels down the information they want to hear. “Do you have any ‘littles’ that you are shopping for today?” If they don’t, I don’t waste their time by launching into what my books are all about. If they do, then I ask about ages and focus on sharing the books that are for that/those specific age group(s). Next, I say, “The overall focus of Tall Girl Publishing is to help our littles be better humans.”

Finally, I give a one sentence (sometimes two) summary of the value of the book. Here are a few examples:

“The Snail That Wanted To Hop” is about perseverance: trying hard, failing, trying hard again, and loving yourself for who you are.

“Millie Mammoth” reminds kids that what you look like doesn’t determine your value.

“Finding George” is about being born with a disability, being bullied because of it, and rebuilding self-esteem, all through the eyes of animals on a farm.

“Candace’s Big Audition” is about resiliency in friendship, and that we must accept the consequences of our choices.”

I have found that a lot of people are shopping for books that will help their littles in specific areas.I write mostly about social-emotional learning, so the themes of my stories ring some bells that kids may be struggling with. What has surprised me the most is how many people claim that they also have a one-eyed cat!

Vendor Show, Coon Rapids

How do you like my new shirt? I also have new book earrings, sporting the “Lemonade Lilli” cover!

Marcus, Meridan, Cleghorn, Remsen, Union (MMCRU)
School Author Visit

This past week I had the opportunity to be a Guest Author for the MMCRU School District. My first presentation was for the kindergarten through fourth grade students, and the second presentation was for the fifth and sixth grade. Both groups were awesome to talk to, and had great questions! The staff at the school was very welcoming. It was a great day!

Tall Girl Connections

Every now and then I receive messages from people who have graciously taken the time to let me know how my books have inspired them or someone close to them. It means the world to me because it validates my purpose. . . to help kids be better humans.

“Joan, I wanted you to see how your book “Lemonade Lilli” made a difference in a 10 year old girl, and the lion she sponsored to feed for a year!! She made $600.00 in three weeks from selling her home made bracelets, custom made, and free will donations. She was so excited! The lion’s name is Alana, and so is my granddaughter’s, but spelled Alanna. I’m so glad I stopped and grabbed her the book! Thanks again for making a difference in her life. – Debra Waters