Meatballs for the People: Proverbs to Chew On [Paperback]

Prolific writer Gary Soto introduces the beauty of the much neglected literary form, the proverb. His proverbs are quirky, fun, urban and enlightening for all ages.

Some people might consider the literary genre of proverbs to be stodgy or out of date, perhaps pretentious and irrelevant in our techy world. Not so with Meatballs for the People: Proverbs to Chew On. These proverbs are all original, all beckoning for verbal debate and discussion, and addictive in that its impossible to read just one. The nearly even hundred proverbs are discussion starters and could be a favorite work among book groups. They are enjoyable fodder not only for laughter, but for possible enlightenment. The title aloneMeatballs for the Peoplesuggests substance and a hardy meal. You can really chew on these.

Title is a collection of proverbs, appropriate for all ages, the perfect smart and fun mini coffee table book

Author is a prolific writer and poet who has written over 35 books of poetry, prose, and children's books

Title will appeal to Gary Soto's significant existing fan base, the literary community, young adults as well as adults, formalist poets, and fans of accessible poetry like Rupi KaursMilk and Honey

Market/publicity focus: gift market, bookstores, universities

Author plans to tour New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and San FranciscoRed Hen's promotional efforts for this title will include:

Select packaged ARC mailing 4-6 months pre pub date to a list of 50+ reviewers, booksellers, media contacts, professors, and librarians (package includes 1-2 other titles in the B list category from the same season that fit together in some way), focusing the marketing plan on the gift market.

Individualized ARC and/or finished copy mailings to 30-50 of authors requested personal or professional contacts

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