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The Creative Composition Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Children's Books
With this guide, future authors like you will learn the essentials to take your book from rough draft to publication day and beyond by:
- Researching and revising with your audience in mind
- Studying great books
- Protecting your work
- Connecting with your book buddies
- Establishing your author identity and brand
- Acquiring your dream team, editor, illustrator, designer
- Publishing and Distribution Options
- Booking Engagements and more
The Creative Composition Guide to Self-publishing and Marketing Children's Books is a practical and expansive 3-in-1 book, journal, and evergreen reference guide that, through reflection and direct action, supports new and aspiring authors throughout their publishing and marketing journey.
From my experience working behind the scenes as the contributing illustrator of 5 published books, attending and speaking at self-publishing conferences, and supporting and learning from award-winning best-selling authors and illustrators in both traditional and self-publishing.
The Creative Composition Guide outlines how to plan, fund, and launch a meaningful and memorable children’s book that children and families will love and treasure for generations.
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About Bee!
Welcome to My Messy Canvas!
Hi, I’m Bre’Anna Washington-Weatherford, lovingly known as Bee. I am Chicago-born, Charlotte-raised, and the contributing Illustrator to five published books! I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Africana Studies. As a spoken word artist and community advocate, I have been invited to present in museums and schools across The States.
I am passionate about bringing stories to life through my art and guiding others toward the same. I am always interested in illustrating children’s stories highlighting history, diversity, and empathy!
Together we can inspire generations!
How to Work With Bee
If you're interested in hiring me as your Illustrator, please fill out a New Author Application in the "Let's Work Together Tab."
I will review your application and reply in 24 to 48 hours. Before you fill out your application, take some time to look through my portfolio below.
Featured Publications
Events and Announcements
We're Featured in Canvas Rebel!
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
Black Children's Book Museum: Black Children's Book Week Exhibit Opening
Our first Author Interview is LIVE with Canvas Rebel!
Canvas Rebel supports small business owners, artists, and creatives by highlighting their brilliance and providing more coverage, platforms, and opportunities to share our stories and insights.
You can read my full interview here!
Black Children's Book Museum: Black Children's Book Week Exhibit Opening
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
Black Children's Book Museum: Black Children's Book Week Exhibit Opening
BeeThee.LLC is grateful to be able to sponsor Black Children's Book Week!
Black Children's Book Week is February 24th - March 3rd
Join us to celebrate the power of Black representation with the opening of The Black Children's Book Museum!
You can tour the galleries in our Black Children's Book Week Shoppable Virtual Museum, where you can discover and purchase Black children's books for the children in your life!
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
Celebrate Black History Month with the University City Regional Library for our Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop.
Local illustrator Bre'anna M. Washington-Weatherford will be the guest presenter for this informative session. During this workshop, you will be guided into how to self-publish and market children's books that will connect with families who will love and benefit from them for generations.
During this workshop, participants will be introduced to the layers of self-publishing for children and walk away with:
✅ A well-defined "Why" for your children's book project.
✅ HOW and WHERE to find the reliable WHO's and WHAT's you need to bring your book dreams to reality.
✅ Realistic expectations and goals for self-publishing.
✅ Deep understanding of your quintessential reader.
✅ Creative strategies to connect with your buying audience.
✅ Resources for expansion before and beyond publishing day!
Plus, We have a special offering for the first 30 registrants!!
This is a FREE community event!
Equity In Contracting Certification
Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
University City: Black History Month Diversity in Children's Books Writers and Illustrators Workshop
This Fall, I was honored to be awarded The Equity in Contracting Program Initiative Scholarship by CPCC @smbizctr_ccc with the generous support of @WellsFargo.
This program has been an incredibly enriching experience, and I'm deeply grateful for every mentor who generously dedicated their time, wisdom and experiences with me, helping me to win government contracts and magnify my business's impact!
Special Thanks to Moriah Cruz, Deborah Sullivan Ford, Christine Edwards and Dennis Boakye.
New Children's Book COMING SOON!
Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
Join our Facebook Group to follow the LAUNCH of our New Book:
Cairo THE Courageous
Writen by: Dr. Schenike Massie-Lambert
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Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
Illustration and Book Signing with Students in The Mint Museum Grier Heights Youth Arts Program
I am grateful to read Little Warrior Woman: Just Like Mama and to share my experiences as a Children's Book Illustrator. Students will be guided through what it takes to create a book. From Budget to Published and all the in-between! This is an ongoing series that I would love to host with other students in the city interested in self-publishing their own books!