The Publisher Book Spotlight Feature is a curated, sponsored title feature on The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast website. This placement is designed for publishers and small presses who want a professional, third-party feature page that clearly presents a children’s book and makes it easy for readers, educators, and creators to discover and share it.
Each spotlight highlights one title and is presented in a clean, reader-friendly format with approved visuals, key metadata, and direct purchase or preorder links. Publishers may submit polished copy or approved marketing text; no instructional or blog-style content is required.
All submissions are reviewed first for fit and alignment. If approved, we’ll confirm the publishing window and next steps, including payment details.
What’s included
• One sponsored Book Spotlight post published on our website
• Publisher or imprint attribution
• Author and illustrator credit (if applicable)
• Book cover image and approved marketing visuals
• Clear, scannable book details presented in a consistent format
• Direct purchase or preorder links, with the option to include Bookshop.org when applicable
• Distribution across our owned platforms, including our landing pages and link hubs
• Light editing and formatting for clarity and presentation
Book details section includes
• Title
• Author (and illustrator, if applicable)
• Age range and category
• Release date
• Format (hardcover, paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.)
• ISBN
What to submit for review
• Publisher copy or approved promotional text (recommended 600–800 words)
• Book cover image and any approved marketing visuals
• Complete book metadata (title, author, age range, release date, format, ISBN)
• Purchase or preorder link(s)
• Optional publisher or imprint blurb
Why publishers use this feature
Publisher Book Spotlights create a professional, third-party landing page for a title that can be reused across launch emails, newsletters, sales sheets, educator outreach, and marketing materials. Each feature is curated and aligned with a kidlit-focused audience, offering a clear and credible way to highlight a book outside of retailer or publisher-owned platforms.
How to request a Publisher Book Spotlight
Email us at directors[[at]theestorytellersshelfpodcast[dot].com with the subject line:
Book Spotlight Submission: [Book Title] (Publisher)
Include your title details, copy, assets, and links for review. If approved, we’ll follow up with timing and payment information.