Vicky Weber
Vicky Weber’s journey into children’s literature began in the classroom. Before entering the world of publishing, she taught PreK through 4th grade music and STEAM, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of stories on young minds. Inspired by that impact, she published her first children’s book in late 2019. However, her initial attempts were met with disappointment—despite her enthusiasm, the first three books struggled in terms of sales. She had assumed that simply publishing would lead to success, but quickly learned that reaching readers was far more challenging than expected.
Navigating the world of publishing felt like playing 52-card pick-up—information was scattered, hard to follow, and largely targeted toward novelists, not picture book creators. Determined to find a better way, she began studying business online and drew on her husband’s expertise—he holds an MBA—while blending that knowledge with her deep understanding of children’s books. Through persistence and strategic learning, she created a system that brought success with her fourth title and began yielding real profits.
Recognizing the value of what she had learned, she founded At Home Author in 2021 to provide aspiring children’s book writers with the guidance she wished she’d had. Through coaching, resources, and actionable strategies, she has helped numerous authors find their own paths to success—many of whom have gone on to become bestsellers.
Her passion for storytelling extended into the world of agenting in 2022, when she began as an associate agent at a small boutique agency. By January 2023, she was promoted to literary agent, and in May 2024, she joined Creative Media Agency (CMA), where she now represents a broad range of adult and children’s literature. As a Latinx agent and author, she is committed to elevating underrepresented voices and believes deeply in the importance of diverse stories that allow all readers to see themselves on the page.
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Musicast Episode 15: F-flat Family Chat- Engagement and Motivation of ALL Students
This week, Marissa and Kevin welcome F-flat family members Sarah Gulish and Chelsea Dehner to the chat to discuss a tricky topic: motivation. In this context, the group refers to a guitar class that attracts students of all ability levels. [...]
Musicast Episode 14: Musicast Meetup Year in Review- Reflect Behind to Look Ahead
Marissa and Kevin chat together and reflect on the school year so far and set goals for the remainder of their teaching year. Read more here! [...]
From Self-Published to Oxford
I am passionate about music education, specifically Popular Music Education, [...]
Musicast Episode 13: Abbie Van Klompenberg- Trauma-Informed Teaching
A PhD student from the University of Kentucky, Abbie Van Klompenberg, joins Kevin and Marissa for a conversation about trauma-informed teaching! As we return from break with the first episode of the new year, this is a wonderful reminder for teachers of any grade. [...]
Growing Young Professionals: Contracts
For this installment of Growing Young Professionals, we will discuss [...]
Research to Practice: Pivoting from the Status Quo
Conducting research often can seem like falling down a rabbit hole. One study answers initial questions, the analysis and implications lead to more questions…lather, rinse, and repeat for forever. This research is the embodiment of using one research study as the basis for another. [...]