Promotional Information

Advertising: Targeted ad in PNBA holiday catalog, Ingram Children’s Advance, Ingram e-comm
Awards submissions: National Battle of the Books, CBC Notables, Children's Choice, IRA Teacher's Choice, NCTE Notables
Events: Targeted author and illustrator events in Oregon
Materials: ARCs, event posters, study guide, and bookmarks
Online: Featured on author triciabrownbooks.com and graphicartsbooks.com websites and dedicated Facebook page
Promotion: Goodreads and Indie Advance Access giveaways; marketing to Bobbie event coordinators and fans
Reviews: Targeted reviews in trade, regional, children’s, parents, education, dog-themed media
Publicity: Author and illustrator interviews based on events and timely news
Sales: Special sales marketing to pet shops and veterinarians
Tradeshows: Featured at PNBA and Heartland Fall Forum, PNLA, and OR Assoc School Librarians

About the Author

Tricia Brown is an author, editor, and book developer. She travels often and is a popular speaker in schools, libraries, and events in Alaska as well as the Lower 48. Her multimedia presentations, which include lessons on Alaska natural history and culture, regularly receive high praise from educators and parents. She loves to get kids excited about reading, writing, and art. www.triciabrownbooks.com

Cary Porter is a fine artist living in Portland, Oregon, where he grew up. His painting style reflects his love for the deep forest and the fairy tales that they naturally inspire. While painting is Cary's primary focus, illustration has been a large part of his life and career, working with a variety of clients on a wide range of projects. He realizes a great deal of satisfaction and joy from bringing to life the visions of others through collaboration.

Reviews

Featured in Children Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round"This story is both interesting and informative, with a good deal of well-researched period details and skillful inclusion of both emotions and drama in the unfolding story. Finely detailed, soft-focus illustrations with a period feel capture Bobbie's personality and his difficult journey through a variety of perspectives. Thoughtful art direction shows the owners and Bobbie moving from left to right as they head east, but Bobbie then moves from right to left in the illustrations showing his return trip to the west. A helpful map and an extensive author's note are pleasing additions, including a photograph of the real Bobbie and his owner. This touching tale has a wide audience, from preschoolers to young readers who like true animal stories to older, reluctant readers who need a strong story with an emotional hook. Dog lovers of any age will find Bobbie and his amazing journey irresistible."
—Kirkus Reviews