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Following the success of The Littlest Airplane (published April 2022, sold over 3k so far), author Brooke Hartman and illustrator John Joseph have teamed up again for All Aboard the Alaska Train.
Alaskan author Brooke Hartman has a proven track record of bestselling children's books, both Alaska-centric and non-regional titles.
John Joseph is an award-winning illustrator based in Colorado; his distinctive style is rich and textured, with a classic feel.
All Aboard the Alaska Train has strong appeal for the Alaska tourism market ($2.2b spent annually) as it takes readers on a journey through the state, hitting landmarks and sights along the way, and meeting some of Alaska's common wildlife.
Will cross-promote with other Alaska titles releasing in the same season/recently released: Where Giants Roamed, Max and Ed Bike to Nome, Alaska is for the Birds, The Littlest Airplane.
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About the author
Brooke Hartman is
an award-winning author of children's books, including The Littlest
Airplane and Dream Flights on Arctic Nights,
which was included in Children's Book Review's
Best Picture Books of 2019 list. The daughter of a former tour guide trainer for
the Alaska Railroad and sister of a current Alaska Railroad lineman, Brooke
loves riding the Alaska Train and viewing the spectacular scenery and spotting
countless wildlife?though so far the only wildlife to join her on the ride are
members of her own family. She currently lives in Chugiak, Alaska.
Summary
Toot
toot! Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure
with Alaska’s favorite animals!
Five shiny train cars
roll down the railroad track, picking up passengers along the way—a porcupine,
grizzly bear, caribou, and more. Soon the cars are packed, but now the train
must go up a tall mountain. Will the Alaska Train reach its destination?
All Aboard the Alaska
Train takes you on a rumbling journey as you zoom across the tracks
and meet some of the state’s most famous animal residents. Included at the back
is a glossary of the parts of a train, plus more information about the famous
Alaska Train and a map of its route.
Foreword
AWARDS: submit widely for children’s book awards, PNBA/AK awards
ADVERTISING: social ads/AMS ads; Todd Communications/AK advertising
EVENTS: author will book local events/school visits in Alaska
REVIEWS: byline, review, Q&A/interview outreach to children’s book media, including blogs, podcasts, bookstagrammers, parenting/family media, national trade media, and regional Alaska media
ONLINE: full social media campaign utilizing illustrations from the book; book trailer
PROMOTION: DRC via Edelweiss and hard copy ARC available; outreach via author and illustrator’s website/socials/newsletters; giveaways via Goodreads, LibraryThing
TRADESHOWS: giveaways/features at ALA, PNBA, MPIBA
