
a little background
For as long as I can remember, I have loved books. I remember studying every little detail of my Berenstain Bears book collection as a young child, waiting patiently for my monthly order of Babysitters Club and Goosebumps books, and saving every penny when the book fair came to my school. Before I had children, I worked in early childhood education and witnessed the impact books had on the students in my classroom as well as how much they adored the stories we shared together. I even began investing in my children’s books collection before I had my own children. Once my own boys came along, I worked jobs here and there so that I could fund my desires to grow our home library and nothing has filled my cup more than to see my boys choose books to interact with everyday.
When my youngest Otto was just 4 weeks old, I learned about the opportunity to become a consultant with Usborne Books & More and was enticed by the ability to acquire more books for our home for free or at a discounted price. That was in the spring of 2018 and this journey has become so much more than free books (though that is still one of my favorite perks!) since then. I have been able to help countless other families grow their home libraries by learning about these books or earning them for free, I earned a free trip to Alaska for our family, and we have paid off all of our outstanding debt as a family because of the additional income I have brought in. I am excited to share a love of literacy with you and your children. I love learning about all types of books: from those for babies and toddlers to school-aged children and young adults, storybooks, non-fiction, and activity books beautifully promote cognitive development, imagination, creativity, and play.
To me, books not only entertain us, they provide us with a wider view of the world. They teach us about things we might otherwise have never known about, help us develop empathy and perspective beyond our limited scope, and they play a key role in our own language development — a tool that we will always navigate life with.
VIRTUAL Book BASHES
A “book bash” is a gathering of people (typically on a virtual platform) who get to learn about the features & benefits of Usborne Books & More books from me! A host who partners with me for a book party will earn free books based on the sales earned from the party and help other families learn about books that will benefit and engage their children. Win, win!
So how does it work?
Well, we work together to help spread the word about how amazing Usborne Books & More books are through a VIRTUAL "e-party". Yes, picture yourself on the couch, in your PJs, wearing a face mask, and sipping some wine after the kids are in bed as you share a love of amazing children’s books with your tribe. Your role is to invite the guests in a personal way (I'll send you the details on just how to do that but just know, it's pretty easy!) and get folks excited about the event. I do all the "work" of the event and you just get your people pumped up!
Before your party, I create custom wish lists for your guests to help them narrow down some book options that will be perfect for their unique kiddos. During the event (it's about 20 minutes long) I will share 10 posts highlighting Usborne Books & More and what they provide and offer. These are really fun posts with lots of pictures, videos and tons of literacy tips. As a former educator, I like to be interactive with the whole shebang and as a mother, I like to ensure everyone’s valuable time is worthwhile. I also offer a giveaway to your guests just for joining in on the fun. The virtual parties are really exciting considering everyone is on their own couch at home in their comfy clothes. That's when we’re all having the most fun, let's be honest …
Leading up to the event, my priority is to ensure that you have a successful party so you get as many free books as possible - it’s truly a partnership. Several hosts have earned over $300 in free books! My goal is to promote literacy and help families learn about awesome books for their kids - all while you earn awesome books for your own family. How does that sound?
Become a brand partner
As a PaperPie Brand Partner, I have loved leading a team of people who find joy in children’s books AND helping other families build their home libraries. There are so many benefits to becoming a PaperPie Brand Partner (25%+ commission on all sales, zero monthly sales minimum or requirements, opportunities to earn free books and free vacations even) but perhaps one of the most amazing parts about this experience is working with my team.
When you join my team as a consultant, you are never alone. My goal is to support each of my team members with their individual goals. For some, that’s as simple as building their home library for free or discounted prices; for several, it’s a little extra income each month; and for others, it’s dreaming as big as earning a 6-figure income for their family.
Whatever your goals are, I’ll be your number one fan — cheering you on, problem solving alongside you, and sharing all of my knowledge and tried-and-true tips to help you succeed. I genuinely want others to experience the same joy I’ve experienced in this endeavor and to promote literacy as a team. Questions? Just holler or check out my FAQ’s below for more insight.
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Frequently Asked questions
click a question to read more about the UBAM program
↓ WHY UBAM?
↓ what happens when I join?
↓ how do I make money?
↓ how much money can I make?
↓ how do I make sales?
↓ who is eligible to be a consultant?
↓ What if I don’t have or like Facebook?
↓ What is a “party”?
↓ What if I don’t have children of my own?
↓ What is the time commitment?
↓ How do I sign up?
↓ Do I get a kit when I join?
↓ What are the requirements?
↓ How do you make money?
↓ How do I earn free books?
↓ How do I earn a free trip?
↓ How will I be supported?
↓ What if I don’t have a large social media presence?
↓ How do taxes work?
↓ What if I am not “salesy”?
↓ Can I actually earn 6 figures as a consultant?!
