Contact/Work with Me
Book Reviews, Book Spotlights, Interviews, School Visits, and Writing Courses
Email for questions, review requests, school visits, or workshop info:
kimberlybartosch@gmail.com
Book Review / Promo Requests:
I review children’s, middle-grade, and young adult books, especially those with a strong voice, emotional stakes, paranormal mystery vibes, social themes, or a big heart.
My review + promo package includes ($30 Promo only - $50 Promo + Review):
A featured review on The Brave Bookshelf (this Substack)
Social media posts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and X
Optional Goodreads/Amazon/B&N/BookBub reviews if the book is listed there
Custom promo graphics for your book review, promo, or launch
To request a review or feature, email me with:
Book title, author name, release date
Genre and target age range
Short pitch (2–3 sentences)
Links or press kit if available
Testimonials:
School Visits / Workshops:
I offer virtual and in-person talks about:
Writing spooky fiction and mystery
How to build believable characters
Why stories matter for teens
What The Brave Bookshelf is and how to start tough conversations with students using books
(I’ve previously offered free email-based writing workshops like Building a Dynamic Main Character and Journal Prompts.)Speaker and Instructor for GetInked Teen Writing Conference at St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana
Active Member of Michigan Chapter of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators SCBWI.org, presenting courses and volunteering for events.
For availability and rates, please send me a message:
Follow / Connect:
Instagram: @kimbartosch
TikTok: @kimbartosch
Facebook: @AuthorKimBartosch
YouTube: @AuthorKimBartosch
X: @KimBartosch
Newsletter / Updates:
To get new posts, book lists, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes writing updates, hit “Subscribe” here on Substack. That replaces my old Mailchimp list.