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Children’s Book Author/Illustrator to Speak at Digital Book World Conference in Nashville
Andrew Shoup will share his views and experiences with creating interactive digital books for children.

DAYTON, OHIO, September 20, 2018 – On October 3, 2018, Andrew Shoup of TokoBooks, LLC will be speaking on a panel about “Publishing for Children” at the Digital Book World Conference in Nashville, TN.

To learn more about Andrew Shoup, check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-shoup-2b9879166/

Panel Discussion – Publishing for Children

His focus will be on design, layout, and the use of various software tools to create interactive digital books. He will also discuss the value of adding games, video and project-oriented content to inspire social interaction.

Interactive Digital Children’s Book Examples

Toko of Coco Oko is a story about finding one’s place in life, where one fits in their community and their higher connection to all.

To see this book in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp4bnfrEZ-s

Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure is part of an ongoing literacy program implemented by the Rotary Club of Fairborn, Ohio. The book demonstrates the Rotary Four-Way Test, which helps promote character literacy. It is made available to Rotary clubs across the U.S., Canada and beyond. The Rotary clubs purchase and then distribute the books to children in their local elementary schools.

To see this book in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8h5Sb4pIA

To learn more about the literacy project: http://www.andyandelmer.com/home.html

New Sequel Book Released at End of September

Becky & Lin’s Apple Orchard Park is just now being published in print for similar distribution. It conveys the Rotary theme of “Service Above Self,” another way to promote character literacy.

About TokoBooks

TokoBooks, LLC is dedicated to creating fun, engaging children’s books that promote a positive self-image and inspire a rewarding life.

For further information: Andrew Shoup, TokoBooks, LLC, 937-231-4193, andrew.shoup@tokobooks.com