Hi everyone, Laura wants to publish a children's book (perhaps even a series) that takes parents and children on an origami journey. My impression is she wants to do a twist between classic children books and diagrams, perhaps including some storygami. While I don't currently have time to help her bring that project to publication, I did offer to let you know of her query. You can contact her at [email protected]
Here's the messages she sent me: I am seeking collaboration for my first children’s picture book, a series > titled Origami Mommy. > Like any mother, Origami Mommy wants to provide for her children. Follow > Origami Mommy in a series of stories as she and her children overcome > everyday obstacles by magically transforming paper into something her > children need or want by using the traditional paper folding techniques of > Origami. Every book will include directions and a piece of Origami paper > so the reader can recreate the object portrayed in the story. > My background is in Early Childhood Special Education and Elementary > Education. I hold a Master of Arts in early childhood education from > Columbia University. I am currently a Kindergarten Teacher in Bronx, NY. and in response to some questions in particular with what kind of collaboration she was thinking of: To be honest, I think I am looking for that foot in the door contact, but > would welcome any other help. > I had an agent about 2 years ago, who loved the idea for the book. She > dropped me because she said she could not find an editor who would work for > free. > I have since then sent out the story to agents, and publishers. As you > know the publishers do not take manuscripts with out agents. The agents > said they had too many projects, loved the idea, good luck. > I am thinking of ages 4/5 to 9/10. Lots of pictures with little text. > While I proclaim to be an excellent Doodler, I would need an illustrator to > bring her to life. I am thinking soft water color pages. > I am looking for someone to give it to the right person to get this > project started. > I can forward you the first story in the series if you are interested. So, if you'd like to get involved or know contacts to help Laura along, do get in touch with her at [email protected]! Best wishes and happy folding, -- Sara
