March - 2023

The Backstory is now booking for 2023!

If you have a picture book releasing in 2023 and would like to be considered for a feature on The Backstory, please complete this Google Form and I will be in touch.

Andrew Hacket

Mar 29
7 min

The Backstory: IT'S OK

It is my pleasure to welcome educator, public speaker, mindfulness teacher, and children's book author, Wendy O'Leary to the blog. Wendy...

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Andrew Hacket

Mar 8
11 min

The Backstory: HIDE AND SHH!

It isn't every day that I get to welcome an agency sibling to The Backstory. It is my pleasure to introduce Christina Dendy and her...

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Andrew Hacket

Mar 3
1 min

#50PreciousWords 2023 MY MOUNTAIN

Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords is back! This is my favorite of all of the kidlit writing competitions and I am so excited to join in...

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Andrew Hacket

Mar 1
8 min

The Backstory: PEDRO & DANIEL

I am so excited to introduce my friend and incredible author, Federico Erebia. I met Federico through our local SCBWI meetings and feel...

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