Please welcome author Vivian Kirkfield! I have known Vivian for a long time in the blogosphere as a very supportive children’s book blogger. I remember when I read that she had decided to write children’s books. Fast forward a few years later and here she is today with a slew of books coming out. I’m…
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#DiverseKidLit Linky
If you are a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, or librarian looking for amazing diverse kidlit recommends to share with your young readers, you will love this recurring monthly resource of diverse book reviews. If you are a book reviewer, please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting…
Visiting Brandeis University
I’m mentoring a high school student First To Go To College at my local high school and our kickoff meeting was held at Brandeis University. I had been to Brandeis before — quite a few times — but only on their soccer field for my daughter’s club soccer team. The soccer field has changed since…
How PBS Shows Get Made and Michelle Chen’s Journey to WNET
I met Michelle Chen at the Harvard Asian American Alumni Association (H4A) recent three day conference. We are both mentoring young women at Harvard and I was thrilled to learn that she works in children’s public television, having watched countless hours of PBS kids with my children when they were young. I wanted to learn more,…
6 #OwnVoices Powwow Picture Books
From what I’ve learned reading these three books on the powwow, it is first and foremost a gratitude celebration to the creator around harvests. It is also a time of connection with family and friends, bringing large groups together in shared activities including the dances. Creating special clothes for the celebrations preserves the craft and…
8 Family Tree Books for Kids
Today, I was inspired by I See the Sun in the USA by Dedie King to do a post on family tree books for kids. I never had family trees beyond my immediate family as a school project, nor did my kids. I have been trying to capture this information by videotaping my mother and my…
SUMO JOE Cover Reveal & GIVEAWAY!
Andrea Wang and I have an Asian Culture and KidLit series. Today, I am releasing the cover of my debut picture book, Sumo Joe, illustrated by debut picture book illustrator Nat Iwata. I want everyone to meet my awesome illustrator, Nat Iwata, so I have interviewed him below. Asian Culture and KidLit series with…







