Picture Book Manuscript: View the Agent Submitted First Draft to Traditionally Published Book

Something I've been asked about pretty regularly recently, especially with my critique groups or people I'm mentoring with their writing or their publishing journey, is how much my writing changes from the first draft of a book to the final published in-stores, libraries, and bookshelves copy.

I wanted to share a sample of a picture book already out in the world (I am Somebody), from what I originally submitted through my agents to the publisher to the final manuscript before we moved into illustrations.

I wanted to share that journey with my community, and I hope people find it exciting to see and find solace in how much editing, changing, and evolution a story goes through from where you begin.

Introducing: I am Somebody, my six picture book I birthed out into the world.

FIRST DRAFT OF I AM SOMEBODY (Originally I am Someone) SUBMITTED TO MY LITERARY AGENTS BARBRA & LARY AT 22MEDIAWORKS (TO BE PACKAGED TO PITCHED TO PUBLISHERS)