Author Results
Here’s a sampling of media hits Book Publicity School authors have landed after taking our courses.
Atinuke D. Adediran’s DISCLOSURELAND
(Cambridge University Press; 2026)
The Wall Street Journal: DEI Rules That Changed Corporate Boards Are Vanishing
Yahoo Finance: Shareholders are showing signs of DEI fatigue as activists push for more votes
Bloomberg Law: DEI’s Proxy Battles Aren’t About Diversity. They’re About Power
Fortune: The Trolling of Corporate America
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“I wouldn’t have done a quarter of the promotion I did without Book Publicity School.”
Carl Sciacchitano’s THE HEART THAT FED
(Simon & Schuster; 2024)
New York Times Modern Love: He Couldn’t Admit That He Was Hurt
Publishers Weekly Top 10 Books of 2024
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“My essay was picked up by NYT’s Modern Love column! It's the exact kind of thing Leah told us to shoot for. Her advice helped get me to this point.”
Jill Swenson’s THE LAND OF EVERLASTING SKY
(She Writes Press; 2026)
Jill’s memoir is set in Northern Minnesota, so she put together a hyper-local media and event campaign. She landed several reviews and features, including Kirkus and Midwest Book Review, and she coordinated a robust book tour to local libraries, museums, and schools.
Door County Pulse: Author Completes Book at Write On, Door County
More coverage + info on the book here.
“The workshops helped me recognize a multitude of creative ways to reach my readers. Rock-solid guidance!”
LaShawnDa Pittman’s GRANDMOTHERING WHILE BLACK (University of California Press; 2023)
USA Today: For Grandfamilies, Life Can Be Filled with Sacrifices, Love and Bittersweet Holidays
The EDU Ledger: Grandmothering While Black
More coverage + info on the book here.
“Leah taught me the tools of the trade and I am using them! So grateful for the workshop and expertise.”
University of Michigan Professor Apryl Williams’s NOT MY TYPE (Stanford University Press; 2024)
Essence: Black Women, AI, And The Dating App Dilemma
“I was able to land an essay in Time Magazine! Thanks for all the tips, notes, and knowledge, Leah!”
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“I'm being published in a literary magazine and featured on a book podcast. I wouldn't have known how to reach them if I hadn't worked with BPS.”
—Sharonah Frederick
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“Thanks to what I learned in the 6-week workshop, I've lined up talks in Chicago, New York, Boston, and Paris and the book won a prestigious prize.”
—Vicki Mahaffey
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“I’ve been taking action on so many of the strategies I learned— I'm sending out an awesome pitch email and getting so many yeses. I can't even believe it!"
—Toni Halleen
