I’m thrilled to be doing a virtual event with OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates. OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Mia Wenjen May 22 at 8 pm EST Register at bit.ly/ocareads2025. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on Thursday, May 22 from 8:00–9:15 PM ET with a virtual…
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Book Announcement: A Place to Call Home! {and a new title …}
I am thrilled to announce my newest picture book, A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood and published by Tilbury House Publishers, an imprint of Sleeping Bear Press. This rhyming picture book explores sustainable homes from around the world. Publication is now scheduled for Spring 2026. We are in the process of coming…
21 Children’s Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
Thank you to my friend Jany for creating this list in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month! 21 Children’s Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month Biographies I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley A biographical picture book that tells the inspiring story of Justice Ruth…
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE makes Sunshine State Young Readers Award Orange Blossom List for Nonfiction!
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…
Today is My Book Birthday for The Traveling Taco & 10 Book GIVEAWAY!
Today is my book birthday for The Traveling Taco! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 signed copies! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter! The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta…
7 Train Books to get Young Readers on the Right Track + GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Marsha Diane Arnold. Her newest book is about a steam engine train, and she has a list of 7 Train Books to get Young Readers on the Right Track! We are giving away a copy of Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team. To enter, please fill out the…
The Traveling Taco Storytime and Craft at Ten Trees Books
Please join me for a Storytime and Craft at Ten Trees Books in Natick, MA Ten Trees Books 22Main Street (Located inside The Hive) N Main St Natick, MA 01760 May 24 at 11 am I’ll be reading The Traveling Taco and making origami French Fries! Registration isn’t required, but if you…