I’m thrilled to celebrate the book birthday of Barbed Wire Between Us today! It’s the story of my heart. I wanted to tell the story of a Japanese grandmother standing outside the Kids in Cages ever since I saw haunting images in the media during Trump’s first administration. My early attempts were dark and definitely…
Here are my resources for April: Earth Day Book Lists and Resources Me and Earth Day Spring Book List Autism Acceptance Book Lists and Resources Poetry Book Lists and Resources Adopt a Shelter Pet Book Lists Financial Literacy Month Passover Books Easter Books National Arab American Heritage Month Jazz Appreciation Month Mathematics Awareness Month National…
My Book News! GREEN HOMES HAPPY PLANET Cover Reveal BARBED WIRED BETWEEN US: Kirkus The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Spring 2026 We Sing From the Heart Wins Social Justice Literature Award BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US gets Kirkus Starred Review! A Great Review by BookList for FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! We Sing…
I am thrilled to be part of the Westchester Book Festival for Young Readers at Camp Mohawk on Saturday, April 25. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there! p.s. Related posts: Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival 2026! 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book…
I am so happy to announce that We Sing From the Heart is a Pennsylvania Mountain Laurel Book Award Nominee 2026-27. The purpose of the Mountain Laurel Book Award Program is to promote reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to encourage teacher/librarian collaboration in young adult and children’s literature,…
Please welcome my guest author, Maria Gianferrari, with a book list about puffins! She has a new nonfiction picture book out that explores the life cycle of puffins. Puffins! by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Maris Wicks On the edge of the sea, There is a nesting island as loud as a city, Where two puffins…
Read Your World is a nonprofit that promotes literacy through diverse books. We are based in Newton, MA, and run the Newton Children’s Book Festival Please PREVIEW items here. Our auction runs from May 4th to May 15th. It’s not too late to donate! Unsure what to donate? Here are some suggestions: artwork, services,…
I will be hosting a Storytime Walk at Powisset Farm as part of a Kids’ Cooking Class event. I hope you can join me! Saturday, May 23, 2026 10 am-1 pm Powisset Farm 37 Powisset Street Dover, MA 02030 Guided StoryWalk with Mia Wenjen and Kiddos in the Kitchen! Enjoy a spring day…
Thank you to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council for selecting Fortune Cookies for Everyone! as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People! Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage,…
Our Read Your World Online Auction is next month, and we’re seeking your support to raise funds to continue the work we do, including: Themed Classroom Kits, such as our Bilingual IG Live Interviews with KidLit creators Book donations for teachers Booklist resource to help readers find the diverse books they need Unsure what to…