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Sambasivan & Parikh
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Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)
How Merging Independent Publishing Companies Leads to Greater Success
Ambika Sambasivan and Suhani Parikh each had their own successful independent publishing company, Yali Books and Modern Marigold Books, but when they met in 2022, they realized that their companies had similar missions and that they could be even more successful if they combined their businesses.Ambika and Suhani join “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about the challenges and positive experiences that they ran into during the process of merging to create their new publishing company Sambasivan & Parikh. They discuss the legal issues that had to be decided; how they updated their distribution systems; how they...
2024-11-25
44 min
Book by Book
LGBTQ+ Representation w/ Ameya Narvankar
Ameya Narvankar was inspired to write the award winning RITU WEDS CHANDNI after doing a masters thesis that looked at the lack of representation in children’s literature of Indian LGBTQ+ people. On this episode, Ameya chats with Leann about the journey to get RITU published, why it’s such an important story, and more. Follow Ameya on Instagram @ameyazing Sambasivan & Parikh IG: @sambasivan&parikh www.sambasivanandparikh.com Read more with Ameya and about RITU WEDS CHANDNI: https://jwa.org/blog/through-window-interview-author-ameya-narvankar https://kunzum.com/amey...
2023-07-24
28 min
Book by Book
Part 2: Why Book Cataloging Matters w/ Misty Alvaro
In the second part of this conversation with Misty Alvaro, Materials Manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, we discuss how the history of cataloging in libraries impacts what stories get told and what the future of cataloging looks like. ----more---- Find Columbus Metropolitan Library across platforms at columbuslibrary and columbuslibrary.org Sambasivan & Parikh IG: @sambasivan&parikh www.sambasivanandparikh.com If you have any questions, comments, ideas for future episodes, or just want to say hi, email leann@modernmarigoldbooks.com
2023-07-03
29 min
Book by Book
Part 1: Publishers and Book Cataloging w/ Misty Alvaro
Learn about library cataloging in the public library and what book publishers should know about it in the first part of this conversation with Misty Alvaro, Materials Manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library. ----more---- Find Columbus Metropolitan Library across platforms at columbuslibrary and columbuslibrary.org Sambasivan & Parikh IG: @sambasivan&parikh www.sambasivanandparikh.com If you have any questions, comments, ideas for future episodes, or just want to say hi, email leann@modernmarigoldbooks.com
2023-06-19
25 min
Book by Book
Part 2: Book Banning & Supporting Indie Bookstores w/ Jonathan Pope
In PART 2 of this two part episode, Jonathan Pope, full time english teacher and part-time bookseller at Prologue Books in Columbus, OH, discusses how book banning affects his students. Leann asks if the students care about their books and how seeing themselves reflected in stories they read impacts them. Jonathan also describes the importance of your local indie bookstore in your community. ----more---- Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston, recommendation TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 - introduction 1:30 - commenting on censorship 3:46 - students’ reactions to book banning ...
2023-04-24
14 min
Book by Book
Part 1: Independent Bookstores & Diversity in Kids Lit w/ Jonathan Pope
In part one of this two part episode, Jonathan Pope, english teacher and bookseller at Prologue Books in Columbus, OH, talks to Leann about what he looks for when choosing books to stock in the store. He answers questions about how to get your book into an indie bookstore, if he puts value in reviews, and how he discovers the books he recommends. Leann and Jonathan also discuss what the landscape of diverse books looks like in children's books and what he hopes to see out of the publishing industry in the future. ----more---- Julian...
2023-04-10
23 min
Book by Book
Bharatanatyam & Family with Authors Priya Parikh and Srividhya Venkat
Srividhya Venkat and Priya Parikh get together and discuss their picture books featuring Bharatanatyam, one of the forms of Indian classical dance. Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps and Dancing Devi, Srividhya and Priya’s books respectively, showcase Bharatanatyam, Indian culture and community, and highlight the importance of familial support. Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps is available from Yali Books at https://yalibooks.com/books/dancing-in-thathas-footsteps/ or from your local indie bookstore. Dancing Devi is available from Modern Marigold Books at https://www.modernmarigoldbooks.com/product-page/dancing-devi or from your local indie bookstore. ...
2023-03-14
24 min
Book by Book
Reflecting on Poetry & Identity w/ Author Kyunghee Kim
Kyunghee Kim, an educator and the author of the picture book, “See Us Bloom: Poems on Compassion, Acceptance, and Bravery,” (April, 2023) shares why she chose poetry for a children's book on big social and emotional themes. She also talks about the importance of representing multi-ethnic families, like that of her Korean-American Jewish nephew, who inspired the main character in See Us Bloom. Finally, hear from Kyunghee as she reflects on what she hopes adults—as well as kids—will enjoy about the book. “See Us Bloom: Poems on Compassion, Acceptance, and Bravery” is available to order now fro...
2023-02-06
15 min
Book by Book
A New Publishing Partnership w/ Ambika Sambasivan & Suhani Parikh
Meet the co-founders of the children’s book publishing company, Sambasivan & Parikh. Ambika Sambasivan and Suhani Parikh talk about merging their two existing companies—Yali Books and Modern Marigold Books—under one banner, how meeting each other feels like kismet, and aligning their visions to bring authentic voices to kids lit and create meaningful change in communities through their books. Visit Us: www.sambasivanandparikh.com www.modernmarigoldbooks.com www.yalibooks.com Follow on IG … @ sambasivanandparikh @ modernmarigoldbooks @ yalibooks Email Us: leann@mo...
2023-01-23
17 min
Book by Book
Introducing Book by Book
Listen to this preview for a taste of what's to come in the Book by Book podcast from independent children's book publishing company, Sambasivan and Parikh. Book by Book will feature authors, illustrators and other industry professionals in quick, bite-sized episodes. Subscribe now to be altered when new episodes are released. Happy listening!
2022-11-30
01 min