Update: I met with the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America and they are cataloging the #MeToo movement as part of their archives collection. I alerted the manager of special projects for the #MeToo movement to include what is happening in children’s book publishing. So while the School Library Journal has chosen…
Picture Books about Self Acceptance & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Sita Singh! Her debut picture book, Birds of a Feather, releases tomorrow (March 2nd, 2021) through Philomel Books. We are giving away a copy of Birds of a Feather and a signed bookplate by both the author and the illustrator! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the…
Please Join Me for The Mindful Mommy Life Virtual Retreat!
I am delighted to be joining Diana Malouca, The Mindful Mommy Life, on a virtual retreat. It’s a free event coming up on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, starting at 9:00 am PST (or Noon EST). Learn from eleven experts how to become the calm, patient mom you have always wanted to be. 9:00 am PST…
Changing the Game: Miki Gorman
My Kickstarter project was recently! Will you help me reach my goal of 150 sponsors by the end of this month by sharing or donating if you are able? I’ll be sharing videos of some of the incredible athletes included in my middle-grade picture book anthology during the duration of my funding period. Today, I…
Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Family Library at Tough Talk Tuesday
I was thrilled to join Dr. Corey Emanuel for the inaugural “Tough Talk Tuesday” at World Explorers Group. Our topic: Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Family Library. Go here for the Webinar recording. Evaluating Your Family Library from Dr. Corey Emanuel Children’s books inform the formation of identity and can help young children appreciate people…
Changing the Game: Victoria Manalo Draves
My Kickstarter project now live! I’ll be sharing videos of some of the incredible athletes included in my middle-grade picture book anthology during the duration of my funding period. Today, I am highlighting diver, Victoria Manolo Draves. Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen Everyone deserves to see themselves in…