Welcome to another episode of the Children’s Book Marketing Podcast! In this episode, we’re talking with Kanika Mobley, the owner and co-founder of Stories of a Colorful World. Kanika is a co-founder of this dynamic bookstore, which brings the best of online and in-person marketing readers. The company serves as a champion for diverse authors and books for children. From our chance meeting at Atlanta’s Juneteenth Festival in 2022 to building a thriving partnership, we explore a unique segment of children’s book retailing and marketing.
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Show Notes
Join us as we explore into the art of curating quality children’s books, the significance of professionally-illustrated children’s literature, and the pivotal role of community engagement at live events.
Kanika also shares insights on maintaining tact and good humor with social media, the impacts of broader social trends on book selection, and how Stories of a Colorful World is amplifying BIPOC voices while forging meaningful partnerships with influential brands, like PepsiCo. Tune in to discover how you can connect with this vibrant bookseller and expand your horizons in the children’s book sales outside of your own community!
Contact Kanika Mobley to learn more about book selection requirements:
Website – https://www.storiesofacolorfulworld.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/storiesofacolorfulwrld
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesofacolorfulwrld
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