Ever seen a children's book with questions, activities, or bonus content at the end? 📚 That’s called back matter — and it can be a secret weapon in making your book stand out to both readers and publishers. 🙌

In this episode of the Journey to Kidlit podcast, Brooke Van Sickle breaks down: 
* What back matter is and why it matters
* How to use it to highlight your book’s message (without being too didactic)
* What to include in your query letter if your story has back matter
* Plus—insider tips from live coaching inside Kidlit Academy

Whether you're writing about bullying, kindness, or historical topics, this episode will help you turn your story into a richer, more marketable book.

👉 Ready to take your book to the next level? Tune in now + download the FREE Children’s Book Template at https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template

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LINKS FOR EPISODE:
Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template


What Is Back Matter in a Children's Book? How to Use It to Strengthen Your Story and Impress Publishers

Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.

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