# Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman

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Podcast: [Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonfiction-kidlit-craft-conversations-7100428)
Published: 2025-07-04T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.kirstenwlarson.com/e/connecting-with-educators-through-conferences-with-patricia-newman/
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🎙️Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations | Ep. 12: Connecting with Educators Through Conferences with Patricia Newman Want to build relationships with the educators who share your books with kids? In this episode, Kirsten chats with Sibert Honoree and environmentalist Patricia Newman, author of Sharks Unhooked, illustrated by Becca Hall (Millbrook Press), about how authors can effectively pitch, present, and participate in teacher and librarian conferences. 🌟 What you'll learn: Why these conferences matter How to pitch successful proposals Smaller conferences to try Budget-friendly tips for authors Whether it’s worth presenting before you're published Patricia also shares what’s next for her writing journey! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. 📩 Sign up for Kirsten’s newsletter to get the full transcript: https://kirstenwlarson.com Connect with Patricia Newman: https://www.patriciamnewman.com https://x.com/PatriciaNewman https://www.instagram.com/patricianewmanbooks/ https://bsky.app/profile/patricianewman.bsky.social #NonfictionKidlit #PatriciaNewman #SharksUnhooked #KidlitPodcast #ChildrensAuthors #AuthorTips #LibraryConferences #TeacherConnections

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