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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The “New Normal”: Teaching Elementary Music in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Heading back to the classroom on Prince Edward Island [...]
Using Podcasts in Music Education
Are you a podcast listener? If so, you have probably [...]
Musicast Launch! – Episode 0
Founder, CEO, public school music teacher, and mom extraordinaire Sarah Gulish joins us to talk about the past, present, and future of F-flat books , what it's like to run a business, and the integration of Musicast to the company! Sarah Gulish holds a Ph.D in music education from Temple University. For over a decade, Sarah has taught secondary level music at Lower Moreland High School located in the state of Pennsylvania in the U.S.A. She also serves as Adjunct Professor of Music Education at Buffalo State University and Temple University. Her teaching centers on creativity and improvisation in courses focused on new music learners [...]
The Familiar and the Uncertain: Teaching in Fall 2020
THE RUN Last week, I started on my usual 5 [...]
Do You Know Why Your Piano is Black and White?
In early July, I read a poem that stopped me [...]
On Writing Stuff and Getting Paid
This post was prompted by my recent observation in an [...]