I am thrilled to announce that I have a new picture book coming out with Eifrig Publishing. Boxer Baby will be illustrated by Kai Gietzen. Boxer Baby 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 sleep…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
6 Ways to Identify the Origin of Your Last Name
Discovering the meaning of your name can provide any person with a sense of identity. Beyond this, understanding where you come from and the history behind your family can offer anybody fascinating information. Whether you are seeking out the meaning of your last name for cultural reasons or simply out of curiosity, learning the different…
Join us for our Read Your World Virtual Party with Massive GIVEAWAYS!
Join us for our Read Your World Virtual Party Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:00 – 10:00 pm EST We will be giving away 14+ book bundles! Question 1: How has the past year been for you and your kids? What issues did you face and what books helped? Question 2: What diversity topics…
5 Sustainable Upgrades the Whole Family Will Appreciate
Being a parent is about many things, one of which is forming our children into people who will live abundant lives that help others and the planet. Even if being a good steward of the Earth is low on your family’s list of priorities, encouraging children to live sustainably is something parents should incorporate when…
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 10th Anniversary VIDEO!
Thank you to everyone who helped create our Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) 10th Anniversary VIDEO: Jadyn Newman (MCBD Board of Advisors Member) Leanna (MCBD Social Media Director) Frances Evans (MCBD Project Manager) Jimmie Quick (MCBD Board of Advisors Member) Sivan Hong (MCBD Board of Trustees Member) … and to everyone who submitted videos! …
Visiting the Little Women Home of Louisa May Alcott
It’s been on my bucket list for YEARS to visit Louisa May Alcott’s home, Orchard House, in Concord, Massachusetts (just twenty minutes from where I live). And yes, there is an apple orchard there. Once, it was quite extensive, but now it’s a small grove of (newish) apple trees. In front of the entrance was…
RISD Pre-College Student Art Show 2022
My son produced a lot of work from the RISD Pre-College Program. He chose Illustration as his major. His classmates’ work was also quite impressive. Here is a selection of their work: p.s. Related posts: Applying to Art School: Portfolio First Semester Freshman at RISD: A Portfolio of Work RISD Pre-College Program Summer 2016…