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Reach out to share a first page, schedule a post, or say hello to the pandas behind the blog.
Reaching out to a blog often feels like sending a message into the unknown, but friendly hubs built around books and stories tend to welcome every note. Visitors who want to share a first page, suggest a guest post, or simply say hello usually find that a warm reply is never far away, especially on sites run by readers who genuinely love what they do. The cheerful energy of a place centered on fiction, giveaways, and author spotlights often translates into patient, thoughtful responses to every kind of message that arrives, from nervous debut writers to longtime fans of the community.
Behind every well-loved reading blog is a small team of people balancing jobs, family, and the joy of celebrating new releases. Contact forms are often checked during quiet moments, between school runs and the everyday rhythm of life, so a short and friendly note can go a long way toward catching attention. Many visitors are curious about how to pitch an excerpt, schedule a feature, or contribute to ongoing contests, and the best messages tend to be clear, kind, and respectful of the time it takes to keep a busy literary space humming along.
Bookish blogs thrive on the stories shared by their readers, whether those stories are whispered in a comment thread, posted on social media, or sent through a simple contact page. Sharing a first page from a work in progress can be a brave step, and receiving encouraging feedback is often the spark that keeps a writer returning to the page. Friendly panda-themed spaces, with their playful color palettes and welcoming tone, have a way of making contributors feel like part of a larger family of readers, dreamers, and storytellers gathered around the love of words.
Reaching out does not always have to be about business or pitches; sometimes the most meaningful notes are the simplest. A reader sharing how a review helped them pick up a new title, a parent talking about a book that became a bedtime favorite, or a follower offering congratulations on a feature can all brighten a blogger's day. Contact pages are really doors into a conversation, and the happiest blogs are those where those doors swing open often, inviting fresh voices, kind words, and the steady exchange that keeps a reading community alive.
Get in Touch
Authors interested in having the first page of their novel featured on First Page Panda are welcome to send a message to get the ball rolling. We read every note and reply when a fit is on the horizon.
Feel free to reach out about scheduling a post in advance if your novel has not yet been released, so we can plan a slot that lines up with your launch.
Featured Authors
First Page Panda is run by authors Alisa Libby and Anna Staniszewski. The site's banner and panda mascot were created by Sheryl DePaolo.
Submission Notes
We only feature excerpts from middle grade and young adult novels published by traditional print publishers (listed in CWIM) and released in the past twelve months.