A Sampling of Speaking Engagements
"Sparking Creativity: Experiences Inspired by Children’s Literature"
July 2023- OELMA Conference - OCLC, Dublin, Ohio • November 15, 2025
Becky Gehrisch with Bookling Media led a breakout session where attendees learned and participated in ways to foster a love for reading through literacy engagement. We explored multiple ways to value children’s literature, enhance children’s growth, development, and learning through creative experiences, and experience the possibilities of creativity.
We discussed the relationship between books and creative experiences in the participants’ lives and apply that connection to what they will offer to children.
-Thanks to the OELMA team for coordinating!
"Are you Missing Out on a Hidden Gem? How Small Press Books Are Lost in the Vast Ocean of Literature"
July 2023- Mazza Summer Conference - Findlay University, Findlay, Ohio • July 17, 2023
Becky Gehrisch with Bookling Media led a breakout session, offering solutions to help teachers and librarians connect and share overlooked books that often get lost in the vast ocean of literature.
"Thank you again for your support of the Mazza Museum’s mission. The conference attendees shared with me wonderful remarks about you and your presentation. Thank you for everything you do to continue to make our conference a rich resource."
-Benjamin E. Sapp, M.A., Director of the Mazza Museum
"The Myths and Truths of Independent Publishing"
September 2022- Northern Ohio SCBWI Write Back Where We Belong Conference - Tri-C Corporate College East Campus, Warrensville Heights, Ohio • September 16, 2022
Becky Gehrisch with Bookling Media and Florenza Lee with Words to Ponder Publishing discussed their journeys with independent publishing and empowered the attendees with knowledge to decide if this is the path for them.
Attendees left with an understanding of the many paths to publication and what it takes to navigate the publishing world.
-Thanks to the Northern Ohio SCBWI team for coordinating!
"Three Truths and One Lie About Independently Publishing"
July 2022- Wisconsin SCBWI Webinar and April 2022- Central and Southern Ohio SCBWI Webinar
Becky discussed her road-to-publication story for Escape to Play–a book that was seven years in the making. From creating her own LLC to launching a successful Kickstarter pre-order campaign, working with editors and designers to producing, storing, and shipping 1000 books, Becky learned a ton about what it takes to blaze one's own trail in the publishing world. She shared the trials and triumphs of her journey, as well as discussed important topics that all creators considering independent publishing should be aware of.
"Becky did a fabulous job with her presentation to our authors and illustrators. She clearly outlined the process of publishing and gave great tips and pitfalls to avoid. She was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend her."
-Deb Buschman-SCBWI-Wisconsin Regional Advisor