I wanted to put all the featured Asian Pacific American Heroes from my book on one page. For those who want to learn more about each hero, I have added videos to each person. Meet Asian Pacific American Hero Chloe Kim (Olympic gold medal snowboarder) Meet Asian Pacific American Hero Niki Nakayama (chef) Meet Asian…
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Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
8 Children’s Books about Water, Rivers, and Conservation & Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome author Michelle Staub with her list of books about water, rivers, and conservation. We are giving away a signed copy of A Place for Rain (along with bookmarks and stickers). Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. p.s. Related posts: 13 Children’s Books About Water Scarcity + Activities Water Supply System…
Picture Book Announcement: Fortune Cookies for Everyone!
I am thrilled to announce a new picture book, Fortune Cookies for Everyone, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage and published by Red Comet Press! It comes out Fall of 2025!! Angus Yuen-Killick at Red Comet Press has bought world rights to the nonfiction picture book Fortune Cookies for Everyone by Mia Wenjen (l.) (Food for the Future), illustrated by Colleen…
Meet Kai Gietzen, illustrator of Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!
Meet Kai Gietzen, the illustrator for my newest picture book Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! It comes out on May 26, 2024. Pre-order here. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer Baby down for her nap, but Boxer Baby is the G.O.A.T. of…
Food for the Future is a finalist for 2023 INDIES Book of the Year!
I’m so thrilled to announce that Food for the Future is a finalist for the 2023 INDIES Book of the Year Awards! The award is organized by Foreword Reviews, a trade magazine dedicated to helping booksellers and librarians discover great books from indie presses. Here’s the full list. p.s. Related posts: New! Food…
Earth Day & Autism Acceptance Book Lists and Resources
Here are my resources for April’s Earth Day and Autism Acceptance. Earth Day Book Lists and Resources 17 Picture Books for Earth Day 12 KidLit Books for Earth Day Top 10 Earth Day Picture Books Happy Earth Day! Non-Fiction Books for Kids Celebrating Earth Day with Picture Books 6 Picture Books on Light Pollution…
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE Makes Green Earth Book Award Long List!
I am thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World has made the Green Earth Book Award long list. Check out this amazing list perfect for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd! Green Earth Book Award – 2024 Long List PICTURE BOOK – PRIMARY READERS Books for young readers in which…