Alex Zumpino PR

12/02/2025

Thank you Pamela Maynard for including Tim Button's "It's YOU" board book series in MomDoesReviews Stocking Stuffer Round Up. This playful board book series make the perfect gift for any new parents and parents of toddlers!

11/06/2025

Calling all children’s authors and publishers with diverse stories that have an impactful message.

My book is officially open for 2026 inquiries for CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS. Bonus points if it includes LGBTQ+ rep! I’d love to bring your story into the world.

At any stage of your publishing journey, hiring an independent publicist helps lend credibility and build your reputation as an author. As a freelance book publicist, I specialize in thoughtfully curated social media campaigns across Instagram and TikTok to put your book in front of the right audience: parents, librarians, and educators. From podcasts, articles, to local television interviews – I’ve been helping children’s authors gain exposure and reach their relevant audience for over four years.

If you’re a traditionally, hybrid, or independently published author with a backlist or 2026 title, I’d love to connect!

Serious inquiries only, contact me at my email: [email protected]

Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-girl-reading-a-book-8923544/

10/15/2025

Every child deserves to be represented in the books they read.

In their 2019 study, The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) reported that only 3.4% of children's books feature disabled main characters, whereas 26% of the population is disabled.

Of the 3,491 books the CCBC received in 2023, only 7% featured a primary or significant secondary character with a disability or were about one or more disabilities.

Thrilled to see Jennifer Durrant and her debut children’s picture book, “Silver is the Moon” featured in We Need Diverse Books from KidLit.TV

We’re honored to help place this round-up of children’s picture books featuring disability representation. As disability representation in children’s books is at a low rate, books like “Silver is the Moon” are incredibly important. Jennifer’s stunning picture book shares the true story of Joseé, a girl born blind on the island of Corsica in 1923. This story encourages young readers to grow in empathy, face their fears with courage, and believe in their dreams.

Check out the full feature:

To promote disability inclusion, here are The 5 Best Picture Books with Disability Representation for your home or classroom.

09/08/2025

Thanks Reading With Your Kids Podcast for having Tim Button on the show!

From AI-powered classrooms to giggly toddlers! On the latest , we chat with Sam Hepburn about her graphic novel "Schoolbot 9000" & Tim Button about his playful board books "Are You Wiggly?" & "Are You Giggly?" Don’t miss this inspiring episode! https://loom.ly/pVDx-mE

08/11/2025

I'm thrilled to announce my new client, Jennifer Durrant!

Inspired by her 15-year friendship with Josée, Jennifer's debut picture book, "Silver is the Moon" chronicles the life of Josée who was born blind on the island of Corsica in 1923. The story follows Josée as she goes to school and learns to read Braille at age 12. She is inspired by the characters she reads, and later on, summons the courage to volunteer to carry a suitcase by train for the French Resistance.

I'm a huge fan of nonfiction picture books and learning about overlooked figures in history which is why I love "Silver is the Moon."

To purchase, the link can be found in my bio. If you're a book reviewer or influencer specializing in kid-lit books, stay tuned for an official campaign announcement post in the coming weeks.

01/06/2025

Are you publishing an LGBTQ+ fiction book this year? Or are already published? Book our publicity services to guarantee social media coverage and publicity in advance of publication day.

If you've already published, congratulations! We'd love to get your book into the eyes of the right audience of LGBTQ+ readers.

Go to alexzumpino[dot] com to schedule a free 30-minute consult!

01/06/2025

Are you publishing a children's picture book this year? Or are already published? Book our publicity services to guarantee social media coverage and publicity in advance of publication day.

If you've already published, congratulations! We'd love to get your book into the eyes of the right audience.

Go to alexzumpino[dot] com to schedule a free 30-minute consult!

08/23/2024

✨Client Testimonial✨

Thank you to Kimberley Lovato for her kind words! It was a pleasure to work on her heartwarming debut children’s picture book, Pisa Loves Bella: A Towering Tale of Kindness. I love working with small and debut authors to show off their exceptional talent and craft.

“He was responsive, an effective communicator, and did a superb job of pitching potential media and getting my debut picture book into more hands and in front of more eyes than I could have done on my own. Thank you Alex. Or as Bella would say, “Grazie Mille!” - -Kimberley Lovato, Author of PISA LOVES BELLA: A TOWERING TALE OF KINDNESS

07/29/2024

Check out Kimberley Lovato, author of Pisa Loves Bella: A Towering Tale of Kindness on Picture Book Buzz!

Fun talking with travel writer and author Kimberly Lovato about her heartfelt, debut picture book - Pisa Loves Bella.

06/30/2024

Happiest of book birthdays to on the release of her debut children's picture book, "Pisa Loves Bella: A Towering Tale of Kindness!"

If you've read the book early, please leave an Amazon review. You can order a copy now! This makes the perfect read for summer travel & bedtime. ORDER: https://a.co/d/0ibRKifO

06/24/2024

Authors and publishing professionals, look out!

There is an AI-generated Bookstagram account scamming authors. I got a message from them and did some research. Make sure to know the signs of a scammer!

Marissa DeCuir shares a scam her authors are seeing on Instagram that could cost authors money. Plus, she shares 10 tips for spotting Bookstagram scams for yourself.

05/03/2024

Want to win a copy of my client, Kimberley Lovato's children's book, Pisa Loves Bella? It's an uplifting tale told by Bella, The Leaning Tower of Pisa. It includes themes of social-emotional-learning, friendship, and showing kindness to yourself and others. It's a great summer read to have in store on your summer vacations!

Enter to win a copy on Famadillo: https://famadillo.com/win-one-of-five-copies-of-pisa-loves-bella-a-towering-tale-of-kindness-by-kimberley-lovato/