Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Making Picture Book Writing a Family Affair with Megan Pighetti - Episode 20

Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Show Notes

What happens when someone makes a Fairy-Tailed wish on the eve of their birthday? This is a family tradition that's been happening for a long time in the Pighetti house that Megan wanted to share with other children.

Learn more about her story and how she was able to publish her first picture book in today's interview! (A great inspiration for anyone hoping write a book together as a family!) And to learn more about Megan and her book, Fairy Tailed Wish, visit: journeytokidlit.com/episode-20-picture-book-megan-pighetti

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