The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast · Demystifying Publishing
For Guests & Publicists
Have a story behind the storytelling?
We welcome pitches from creatives and publishing professionals with a distinctive perspective, practical experience, or a behind-the-scenes story our listeners can learn from. Tell us what you’d like to explore beyond your latest release.
Pitch a ConversationA few conversations to start with
Get a feel for the show through these interviews.
Lois Lowry
The author of The Giver and Number the Stars, and a two-time Newbery Medal winner.
Explore Lois Lowry’s interviewKwame Mbalia
Author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and publisher at Freedom Fire.
Watch Kwame Mbalia’s interviewCatherine Laudone
An editor’s perspective on children’s books and publishing, from Beach Lane Books / Simon & Schuster.
Explore Catherine Laudone’s interviewWhat guests say
“Jackie and Theresa are thoughtful, well-prepared hosts who create a welcoming space that makes it easy to open up about the realities of publishing.”
“I felt as if we could talk for another hour! Their love for middle-grade shines through — and also their love for bringing dynamic, rich stories to young readers.”
Meet your hosts
Jackie Garcia-Morales and Theresa Maria Villarreal are authors, co-hosts, and co-directors of The Storytellers Foundation. Our conversations focus on the choices, challenges, and craft behind publishing.
What to include in your pitch
Tell us who you’re pitching, what they’d like to discuss, and what writers and readers could learn from their experience. We welcome inquiries from guests, publicists, and publishing teams.
- The guest’s name, short biography, and website.
- A book or project, its genre, and any relevant publication date.
- Two or three topics they would enjoy discussing.
- Your contact details and any timing considerations.
Watch an interview to get a feel for our conversational format. Recording arrangements, timing, and topic details can be discussed with our team.
Pitch a Conversation