I’m excited to announce my book news!
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime Kickstarter!
I’m running a Kickstarter campaign to presell my newest picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime.
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen
Dad needs to get Boxer Baby down for her nap but she is not going down without a fight! This funny picture book told in three rounds includes boxing idioms. This picture book also celebrates the unsung heroes — dads who stay home to care for their children. [picture book, ages 3 and up]
My Kickstarter ends on September 21, 2023. Go here to check it out.
Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Earns Starred Review from School Library Journal!
I’m thrilled to announce my first starred review ever!
An exciting overview of traditional and innovative farming techniques
that will warrant repeated reading, for casual browsing or classroom use.
–Sally A. James
Announcing My Newest Picture Book with Red Comet Press!
I’m thrilled to announce a new picture book through Red Comet Press. We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez. This is the story of Simon Tam, the leader of the popular all-Asian-American dance-pop band, The Slants®, and his nine-year battle to trademark his band’s name.
Food for the Future selected by dPICTUS as 100 Outstanding Picture Books of 2023
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection!
Scholastic Purchased CHANGING THE GAME!
Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes is my Kickstarter book, created in collaboration with 22MediaWorks. It’s available via my website and Amazon. Scholastic will include it in their flyers and book fairs starting June of 2023.
Picture Book Announcement: Boxer Baby, illustrated by Kai Gietzen
Sumo Joe makes Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year list!
Sumo Joe is in the TODAY category in such good company:
How To Coach Girls wins Silver Award!
How To Coach Girls won a Silver Award in the 31st Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ !
Congrats on all of the great news, Mia!