Author
Business owner turned Associate Agent, Victoria A. Selvaggio comes to The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency as a prior Regional Advisor for SCBWI: Northern Ohio, with over 9 years of actively working on the executive board. Drawn to the publishing scene first as an author, with her most recent publication in the 2015 Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market, Vicki’s passion for honing the craft carried over into reading manuscripts for the agency. Currently, she is excited to read compelling manuscripts that will resonate with her long after she’s done.
Married for 26 years, Pete and Vicki enjoy their wonderful children, Anthony (2016 graduate of The Ohio State University) and Dominic (currently attending Kent State University). When not busy working, learning, or studying abroad, the family enjoys spending quality and quiet time together.
Past Appearances:
Guest panelist, Regina Brett, WKSU radio
Woodridge Middle School Community Day
The Learned Owl Bookshop
The Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library
Green Primary School
Summit Christian School
Bissell Elementary School
Evamere Elementary School
Wilcox Primary School
Business owner turned Associate Agent, Victoria A. Selvaggio comes to The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency as a prior Regional Advisor for SCBWI: Northern Ohio, with over 9 years of actively working on the executive board. Drawn to the publishing scene first as an author, with her most recent publication in the 2015 Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market, Vicki’s passion for honing the craft carried over into reading manuscripts for the agency. Currently, she is excited to read compelling manuscripts that will resonate with her long after she’s done.
Married for 26 years, Pete and Vicki enjoy their wonderful children, Anthony (2016 graduate of The Ohio State University) and Dominic (currently attending Kent State University). When not busy working, learning, or studying abroad, the family enjoys spending quality and quiet time together.
Past Appearances:
Guest panelist, Regina Brett, WKSU radio
Woodridge Middle School Community Day
The Learned Owl Bookshop
The Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library
Green Primary School
Summit Christian School
Bissell Elementary School
Evamere Elementary School
Wilcox Primary School
ARTICLES
Cinda Williams Chima: On how she found her voice: Victoria's interview with New York Times best-selling author Cinda Williams Chima in the 2015 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market.
BOOKS
While Victoria's proud of the experience gained from this journey of self-publishing her first two books, at the time, more learning was needed about the publishing industry and the craft of writing. After both books were published, and at a book signing, Victoria learned about SCBWI and immediately joined, setting her on the right path.
Both books are still available through Rose Dog Bookstore. Some day, Victoria plans on revising both of them, so that they meet her standards as an agent and author.
Both books are still available through Rose Dog Bookstore. Some day, Victoria plans on revising both of them, so that they meet her standards as an agent and author.
"Because, I'm Afraid" is a story about a small child's anxiety and how the parent copes with this challenge. In this fun rhyming story, the parent encourages the child to express his feelings, explaining that being afraid of something is nothing to be ashamed of.
Purchase Information: http://rosedogbookstore.com/becimaf.html
Paperback (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) Full Color - $24.00
ISBN: 0-8059-9523-4 Pages: 48
Genre: Fiction - motivational
Age Level: K - 3rd grade
Purchase Information: http://rosedogbookstore.com/becimaf.html
Paperback (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) Full Color - $24.00
ISBN: 0-8059-9523-4 Pages: 48
Genre: Fiction - motivational
Age Level: K - 3rd grade
"The Hope Chest" is a tale of two brothers that begins on a beautiful summer day when their mother takes them on a wild adventure that leads them to an unusual chest. The brothers soon realize that this chest has a remarkable purpose, as they quickly become entangled in a race against time and a fight to save the chest from falling into possession of the evil presence of "The Land of the Hopeless."
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Paperback (6 x 9) - $ 14.00
ISBN-10: 0-8059-9075-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-8059-9075-1 Pages - 109
Genre - Fantasy, Make Believe
Age Level - 3rd - 6th grade - chapter book
Purchase Information: http://rosedogbooks-store.stores.yahoo.net/hopechest.html
Paperback (6 x 9) - $ 14.00
ISBN-10: 0-8059-9075-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-8059-9075-1 Pages - 109
Genre - Fantasy, Make Believe
Age Level - 3rd - 6th grade - chapter book