Publisher's Synopsis
Targeted national print publications for reviews/features: O Magazine, Psychology Today, Girl's Life Magazine, Real Simple, National Alliance on Mental Illinois (NAMI) Magazine, Parents, The New Yorker, Marie Claire, The Atlantic, and The NY Times Targeted regional print publications in author's home state of Illinois: Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, and Daily Herald Targeted national radio interview: NPR's Talk of the Nation Targeted national TV guest spots: The View, Dr. Phil, Today, Good Morning America, OWN Book to pub in May 2015, in conjunction with National Mental Health Awareness Month; targeted partnerships include Glenn Close nonprofit Bring Change 2 Mind, NAMI, Girls Inc., Institute for the Development of Girls, Philosophy's Hope and Grace for Mental Health Initiative Author speaking engagements at middle and high schools, and venues such as the National Council for Behavioral Health Conference Author website to launch Q4 2014 Targeted blog posts at Goodreads and Huffington Post (on the outlet's Coming of Age Blog) Author will pitch related posts to appropriate sites (e.g., www.comingofagebooks.com) Promotion via social media (Twitter and Facebook)