Series' relaunch: From fall of 2026 to the spring of 2027, we will be relaunching our young reader graphic novel series Art & Oakie Ask . The series originally debuted from 2021-2024 as a self-distributed title. Do You Speak Tree? is the first of three books that are part of the relaunch, with it relaunching in October, Do You Speak Bear? relaunching in January 2027, and Do You Speak Bee? buzzing back to bookshelves spring of 2027. Promoting pre-orders and sales at in-person events: Author Josh Oaktree attends events year-round with Oak Tree Comics. Events leading up to and following the book's debut include but are not limited to Orange County Children's Book Festival (September), LA Comic Con (October), and Jackalope Indie Artisan Craft Fairs (November and December), amongst others. Free Educator Guide: During launch week, we will promote our free educators' guide: https://www.oaktreecomics.com/product-page/educators-guide-do-you-speak-tree Targeted library, school, and communal outreach: Do You Speak Tree? relaunches in October or six months in advance of Earth month (April 2027).

Through our social media accounts and newsletter, we will spearhead a campaign reaching out to libraries, schools, and communal organizations, incentivizing wholesale orders by offering free resources to host an Earth Day event. Launch week giveaway: As part of launch week, we will also host an Art & Oakie giveaway where we will invite readers to share how they speak up for Trees and nature. Winners will receive a free signed book, plus a special Art & Oakie giveaway, such as a custom Oakie the oak tree plush (TBD). Book launch party at TreePeople! For Do You Speak Tree? , we've partnered with TreePeople, a local Los Angeles non-profit that fosters connections between trees and people. The launch party will feature an interactive read-aloud and a signing with the author. TreePeople's Instagram: 62.2K followers.