BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
AUTHOR
BETH BACON
Beth Bacon’s books empower today’s kids to learn about themselves and the world through reading.
books … AND MORE
Beth Bacon doesn’t simply write books for young readers (though there’s nothing simple about that). She is also an educator, an award-winning book designer, a marketing pro, and she even has a podcast! Check out her many skills.
Author
Beth’s books help reluctant readers have fun while gaining literacy skills. She also writes nonfiction picture books and graphic novels.
Educator
Beth Bacon teaches at Maryville University. She also teaches in-person and online courses on writing picture books and graphic novels.
Podcaster
Have you ever been in a museum and wondered why that was on display? Me too! So my friend, art curator Sarah Lees, and I made a podcast.
Freelance Marketing
Beth holds a MA in communication from NYU. Before getting into writing for young readers, she spent many years as a branding and marketing consultant. She still works as a freelancer for Atomic Revenue doing marketing and design.
Book Design
Graphic design and typography are big passions for Beth. She designed several of her own books and designs books for independent authors on a freelance basis because all books deserve to look awesome.
Volunteer
Getting out in the community and helping out is important! Beth is a volunteer at her local Humane Society, History Museum, and an organization that makes books for Ethiopia.
School Visits that Inspire a love of Reading in students
Boost your students’ joy for reading. Students can gain confidence through proven storytelling techniques. Contact Beth Bacon to get on her schedule for school visits and spark the next generation of thinkers.
Books
Literary awards
School & Library Visits
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school visit REviews from
Educators
“It absolutely inspired the students as they went to the Panda Camera to check out the pandas. She was fantastic and helped support the district’s mission of fostering a love of reading.”
“Thanks for a great author visit today! The kids are all writing books now.”
“Beth has a unique ability to bring stories to life, making reading fun, interactive, and meaningful for students.”
“I’ve never seen those two students so eager to read. I have to take a picture.”
CHECK OUT MY BOOKS
Beth Bacon’s books include I Hate Reading, The Book No One Wants To Read, and Alphabuddies: G Is First from HarperCollins. She’s also written several nonfiction books, including The Panda Cub Swap and COVID-19 Helpers, an award-winning book explains the pandemic to children. She is currently working on a nonfiction graphic novel memoir about the Arab Spring, When The Revolution Came To Town.
Why Kids Love Beth Bacon’s books
Each book by Beth Bacon is each very different, but they all share one thing—authenticity. One book may use humor, one may pull on the heartstrings, another may be direct and honest. Beth uses a range of writing techniques to create the exact effect taht’s needed to tell each story powerfully and authentically. Whether you’re learning about how pandas grow, how grandmothers helped define humanity, or how to avoid reading altogether, reading Beth’s books are always a worthwile experience. And a lot of her books have won awards!
From Kids & families
Why take my word for it? Here’s what kids and families say about the power of Beth Bacon’s award-winning books.
“This book reflects a lot of us. Especially me.”
“Ideal for reminding us all how important family is and how vital the connection between generations is, especially today.”
“I don’t like reading because it is boring, but your book was kind of fun.”
“It makes my son feel accomplished that he read soo many pages.”
“This is a very unusual book filled with hilarity. This great book is best read aloud and even reluctant readers will get involved with this interactive fun.”
“The letter ‘a’ tricked ‘g’ by saying reading would be destroyed. ‘g’ was nice to him but kind of tricked ‘a,’ too. ”
“A wonderful way of sharing the facts with children without creating anxiety. I was moved by it & the illustrations are lovely!.”
“The twist on the traditional Night Before Christmas tale made me laugh. The author made it seem like such a natural mistake for Santa to make after a long night of chimney-hopping.”
WHAT ELSE DOES BETH BACON DO?
It takes a long time to publish a children’s book. During the in-between times, Beth shares her creativity in many ways. Contact Beth Bacon if you’d like her clear thinking on your marketing project, book design project, or what have you?
Award winning Book Design
In addition to writing great books, Beth Bacon loves typography, page design, and the interplay of words and pictures . As a graphic designer, she has been honored with several awards, including First Place in book design from NFPW (National Federation of Press Women). If you’re an indie author, ask Beth how she can design a beautiful book for you,
Teaching
Beth teaches at a range of levels: elementary, college, and lifelong learners. Beth is an adjunct professor at Maryville University. She also teaches individual day programs in arts and writing at elementary schools. Plus she shares her knowledge of writing for young readers to adults online and at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.
Podcasting
What happens when you put things on display and invite people in to look? Have you ever seen something on display and wondered, “Why’d they put that in a museum?” There should be a podcast about that—guess what, there is!
In each episode of ‘Why’d They Put That In A Museum,’ curator Sarah Lees and author Beth Bacon start the conversation with one item, in one specific place: the Mona Lisa, for example, or a stoneware jar made in the 1850’s. The discussion takes off from there. We explore the thing, its history, and the cultural ideas surrounding it. We eventually come back to the original thing… almost every time, in the end, that object seems different as a result.
Marketing and Branding work
zBefore becoming an independent creative, Beth Bacon worked as a marketing, branding, and advertising creative for companies including Apple, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Grey Advertising. She still loves working on challenging branding projects for organixatons like Atomic Revenue. If your marketing team needs creative support, reach out.
Let’s Start Something new
Say Hello!
Want to arrange a school or library visit? Are you an indie author who wants a book with a design that pops? Interested in Beth’s other offerings?
Reach out for any reason, I’d like to hear from you.