Motherhood was never designed to be done alone. Let's do it together.
Preorder Here for Village Swag!
This book will help you find your people and feel less overwhelmed.
Motherhood is hard. But motherhood without a village is almost impossible.
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Get Latched Mama discount codes emailed to you throughout the preorder time period.
The LM Village is an exclusive FB group featuring peer support, mom brand giveaways, recipe exchanges, and one on one interaction with the author.
No more road blocks
Email The Village Team at any time to vent or get tips on how to make connection more meaningful and fulfilling. Think of us as your mom friend coaches!
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Get a free canvas tote, stickers and a keychain in the mail from us that will absolutely make you smile. Because who doesn't love snail mail?
Order The Village Box
Simply follow the directions below.
1
Pre-order from your favorite retailer
(your store, your format, your choice)
2
Email us (thevillage@latchedmama.com)
Include your order number or a screen shot of your receipt and your address.
3
Request to join The LM Village Facebook group to meet us, win free things, get mom-to-mom support and encouragement, and learn how to build your own village!
Latched Mama Featured In:
Early Praise
“Melissa Wirt addresses the struggle we have as parents... and offers a guide on how to create connection in this context.”
Eve Rodsky
New York Times best-selling author
Fair Play and Unicorn Space
“Encouraging, honest, and just fun to read, I recommend this book to all new moms.”
Mary Pipher
New York Times best-selling author Reviving Ophelia and
Women Rowing North
“With warmth and wit, she coaches us on how to establish a powerful network of mom friends. Wirt herself feels like a friend of the very best sort.”
Abigail Tucker
New York Times best-selling author
The Lion in the Living Room
and Mom Genes
FAQ's
Where can I learn more about this book and why should I buy the book so early?
Check out this page to learn more about this book and the Village Mom movement!
Book presale orders are a really important thing! They help book stores and online retailers get a pulse on interest and help the book get a larger reach. Our goal is to get this book in as many mom's hands as possible. We would love your support in growing this movement!
Does it matter where I order it from?
Not to us! We always love the idea of supporting small booksellers, but feel free to purchase it anywhere you'd like to.
What does proof of pre-order mean?
Send us a screen shot or image of your confirmation of purchase from the retailer. We will run it against our records and send you your free gift!
What is the free gift?
The gift is exclusive Village Mom swag valued at $5-$15
May I have the gift sent to a friend or family member?
Yes! We will be reading each email and sending out each free gift. Feel free to include the name and address of the recipient.
When will I receive my swag?
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery
When will I receive my copy of I was Told There'd be a Village?
All books will be sent from the retailer you purchased the book from. Most pre-sale orders will be delivered the day of publication- April 8, 2025.
I'm an influencer or work in media, how do I get in touch with you or receive an early reader copy of the book?
Please reach out to thevillage@latchedmama.com and we will put you in touch with our pr and media team
What else can I do to support this book and your mission to support mothers?
So glad you asked!! We'd love you to pre-order the book and tell everyone you know about it! Join our email list- (sign up is below)! We'd also love you to follow us on the LM social channels (my author ig: @melissawirt) and most of all- start adopting the Village Mom mindset and connecting with the moms in your community!
Can I cancel or amend my order?
