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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Research to Practice: Using Data for More than Just Grades
I used to think that research was complicated and couldn’t help me in my classroom. I used to see the Music Educators Journal arrive in my mailbox, flip through, sigh, think to myself – “If I only had time….,” and then add the issue to a growing pile on my dining room table. [...]
Musicast Episode 3: Lucky Chops – Streets & Stage: Funkifying Music Education
Lucky Chops has been unleashing high-energy brassy funk on the world since forming in NYC in 2006. The intensity of the band’s energy is fueled by their desire to share the healing and inspirational power of music with others. That power has resonated with audiences around the globe, giving the band hundreds of millions of views on their online videos and leading to live performances in more than twenty five countries. Lucky Chops maintains a busy schedule touring across several continents. [...]
Musicast Episode 2: Wanda Vasquez Garcia – Equity and Expectancy
Wanda is currently the general music teacher at the Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer in Lafayette, Colorado, and the children and youth choir director at First Congregational Church of Greeley, Colorado. As a K-5 music educator, she believes music is a very effective way to learn about cultures. [...]
The “New Normal”: Silver Linings of Going Back to School
Silver Linings I’m an optimist at heart, so some of [...]
Musicast Episode 1: Williams Goldsmith – “Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do”
Williams Goldsmith is a 17-year-old guitarist, producer, and singer from Massachusetts. He started out playing rock and metal music, but in recent years has gotten more into pop, R&B and hip-hop. He has independently released an EP and 3 singles of varying styles, reflecting his varying music taste. He hopes to innovate and one day leave a lasting impact on the music world. [...]
The “New Normal”: Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs in Pennsylvania
Have you ever had a year like this year? I [...]