Collaborate with L. Barken

Creative partnerships built around storytelling, learning, and family connection.

Welcome to L. Barken Books. I am always interested in thoughtful collaboration on new creative projects, children's literature, storytelling, songwriting, literacy programs, school connections, and community-centered ideas. If you are interested in working together, please use the form below or email me directly.

Community & Creative Partnerships

L. Barken Books is always interested in connecting with educators, creators, family-focused content creators, literacy advocates, western lifestyle personalities, and organizations that share a passion for storytelling and learning.

Whether you are an educator, influencer, reviewer, content creator, or community leader, I would love to explore opportunities that help inspire young readers and families. The best partnerships are meaningful, practical, and rooted in shared values: encouraging children to read, helping families connect through stories, and creating resources that teachers and communities can use with confidence.

Collaboration opportunities may include classroom programs, author visits, interviews, review copies, literacy campaigns, creative publishing projects, brand partnerships, songwriting work, and other ideas that support children, families, schools, and storytelling communities.

Partnership paths

Ways we can work together.

Choose the area that best matches your project, audience, school, organization, or creative opportunity.

School & Educator Partnerships

  • Classroom visits
  • Virtual author visits
  • Reading programs
  • Literacy events
  • Teacher resource collaborations
  • Early educator review copies

Media & Podcast Inquiries

  • Podcast interviews
  • Author interviews
  • Guest articles
  • Book reviews
  • Media appearances

Brand & Organization Partnerships

  • Agricultural education
  • Western lifestyle brands
  • Family-focused organizations
  • Literacy organizations

Songwriting & Creative Projects

  • Songwriting collaborations
  • Creative storytelling projects
  • Publishing opportunities

Collaboration Inquiry