Before You Invite Nessie to a Pool Party
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NESSIE BLURB: A little girl is thrilled that the infamous Loch Ness Monster has moved into the lake across the street. She’s so excited, she decides to throw a pool party just for Nessie! But her pet goldfish isn’t so sure. Sure, inviting Nessie over sounds fun, but it could be a BIG disaster. Can they find a cool solution before things go belly-up? Before You Invite Nessie to a Pool Party is a sweet and humorous story about inclusion, kindness, and problem-solving.
HOOKS & TIE INS: 4th of July/Summer Fun | Monsters/Halloween | Picture Book Day
TOPICS & THEMES: Inclusion | Kindness | Friendship | Problem Solving | Humor
FOLLOW-UP TITLES: Before You Invite Bigfoot to a Sleepover (available upon request)
YOU'RE INVITED TO A POOL PARTY!
Imagine a world where Loch Ness Monsters splash around in neighborhood lakes, join pool parties, and perfect their cannonballs alongside excited kids. That’s the world children's author Heather Macht and Disney illustrator Annie Hobbs dream of!
With a deep love for animals, and monsters of all kinds, the two worked together to bring their vision to life and are officially inviting you to an epic pool party in Before You Invite Nessie to a Pool Party. Written in a punchy and humorous tone, their book follows a girl who decides to invite her new neighbor, the infamous Nessie, over for a pool party, even though that might not be the best idea. Encouraging kids to be kind and accepting of others no matter their differences, Before You Invite Nessie to a Pool Party is a heartfelt and entertaining read.
ATTENTION PUBLISHERS: If you’d like to receive the manuscript from Heather and Annie’s literary agent, Lynnette Novak (with The Seymour Agency) reach out to heatherauthormacht@gmail.com. Heather will gladly connect you with her via email.
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Annie Hobbs lives submerged in a world of adventure, a splash of ocean, and a sprinkle of pixie dust. She is an Ink and Paint artist for Disney, working in Walt's original Ink & Paint Department with Disney Animation Studios. Annie's produced character & licensed artwork for The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney Imagineering, Pixar, Tim Burton, and Lucasfilm.
Both creators are represented by the wonderful Lynnette Novak from The Seymour Agency.
Heather Macht is a dinosaur fanatic, monster enthusiast, and author of 15 books for young readers including The Mutant Critter Sitter series (ABDO 2024). She is also the creator of #SeasonsOfKidLit.com which has received over 30K views and interactions since its opening only 3 years ago. Heather has a passion for storytelling and connecting with young readers.
SAMPLE SPREADS & NESSIE ART!
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Heather and Annie are the perfect pair! They can't wait to team up and market Nessie by sharing her with readers (both young and young at heart).
Heather and Annie will make a splash promoting Before You Invite Nessie to a Pool Party by:
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Partnering with a professional publicist to boost visibility and coordinate national outreach
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Featuring Nessie on SeasonsOfKidLit.com with special themed content
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Attending major book events, including the Amelia Island Book Festival—where Heather has previously hand-sold thousands of books
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Engaging readers on social media with consistent, creative posts on Twitter and Instagram
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Participating in dual blog tours to reach new audiences and reviewers
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Hosting live and virtual readings, school visits, and signings across Florida and California
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Designing exclusive merch and materials, including custom stickers, bookmarks, and coloring/activity sheets
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Producing playful reels and videos investigating “Loch Ness Monster sightings” and behind-the-scenes fun
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Sharing “Nessie Recipes”, i.e. delightful, kid-friendly treats perfect for pool days
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Coordinating joint in-person promo events and signings in both states
…and more splash-worthy surprises to come!
Hashtags to be used in Marketing/Promos: #TeamNessie, #NessieIsMyBestie, #NessieRules, #NessieBesties #NessieRecipie
NESSIE'S MARKETING PLAN
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