I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio! The kids wrote me letters and made beautiful cards. They are all such wonderful artists! Thank you so much for having me! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future:…
The Half Moon farming method is a way to turn arid and semi-arid infertile areas into productive farmland in Chad, Kenya, and Mauritania. It’s a simple solution: capture rainwater by digging catch areas in a half-moon shape. Reviving this traditional farming technique has transformed the land and the lives of the people who live there….
Today is Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World‘s 2nd birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away two signed copies! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng ⭐ Starred review from School Library Journal Massachusetts Book…
I found this from author Sarah Albee on Facebook and saw that Food for the Future made the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Orange Blossom List for Nonfiction too! Congrats to all the book creators on this list! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for…
My friend Lori sent me this article about how the Native Hawaiian salt makers are protecting their sacred traditions. Kauai’s salt ponds are featured in my picture book, Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World. Here are some interesting excerpts from the article: “Nobrega-Olivera believes Hanapepe salt has the power to ward…
I’m thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World has won the Silver Nautilus Book for Children’s Picture Books / Non-Fiction Ages 2- 6 Years (Preschool-Grade 2). Thank you so much to Nautilus for this honor. Thank you also to Robert Sae-Heng, the amazing illustrator, and to the team at Barefoot Books…
Today is my sophomore picture book’s first birthday, Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng and published by Barefoot Books. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the…