I’d like to introduce you today to Jennifer Reinharz, a fellow children’s book writer and super hero. If you spend some time at “Red Said What?” you’ll agree, she is indeed super AND my hero. In a recent blogpost, Jennifer shared her remedy for what we all must face at some time or other, that dreaded affliction known as Rejection. It’s all part of the dance. Isn’t it? So, let’s waltz on…
Four years ago I was a part-time teaching, newbie mother of two ready for more; more from the “real” me and ready to embrace a creative energy suffocated by Urb-Burb expectations, thirty-something responsibility, and motherhood.
One December morning while ushering Bubbe down the driveway en route to my work gig and his Fours class at our local preschool, an original story title dropped into my head. The words sounded like something straight out of a child’s picture book.
I have been writing ever since.
I get great joy from piecing together a picture book story. However, as a Fours mommy, yoga buddy, and KidLit publishing veteran kindly forewarned me at the outset, “Next to poetry, the most difficult thing to get published is the picture book.”
Translation? Learn to take rejection.
Aah, yes. Experiencing rejection from literary agents and editors when one is attempting to traditionally publish one’s work comes…
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Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner 
Keep moving and send a thank you note! 👍👍
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Great, right? It sure beats stomping in puddles. Although, that’s good for something too.
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Donna-You are the sweetest lady on the planet for re-blogging this post and writing such nice things. Thank you! You are also most definitely my west coast super hero. Maybe one day we can meet in person at an SCBWI event and wear our capes :-). Also, thank you to everyone who took the time to read my post.
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Now THAT’S a date! I’ve been thinking of going to LA this summer…you? Maybe?
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Never been, but I have a friend who goes every year and loves it! Justifying the expenses (after summer camp and vaca) might be an issue, but I’m applying for a sustainable arts grant. Who knows? Maybe I’ll get lucky and get one. But I’ll be in Palm Springs in 8 days! There is also great regional conference in NJ every June if you find yourself back east.
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed. I’ve been to the NY Conference a number of times, and since living in CA, a few regional ones. Honestly, I prefer the regionals, more personal. I’m sure our paths will cross one day. Looking forward to it!
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how about a different agent who will recognize your genius and creativity?
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I’ve got that! All we need now is a publisher that feels the same way. Thanks for looking out for me, Vic. Hugs!
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