I worked with Rina at MassAudubon on an Early Education Farm-to-Table education curriculum development project for preschools and home daycare providers in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World was selected as one of the titles for the book resources. Rina invited me to visit her at Drumlin Farm. I had…
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…
Meet Kai Gietzen, the illustrator for my newest picture book Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! It comes out on May 26, 2024. Pre-order here. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! 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…
I will be presenting my “story behind the story” of Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World to the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) on Saturday, April 13th at the Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary. It started with a visit to an oyster farm in…
I’m so thrilled to announce that Food for the Future is a finalist for the 2023 INDIES Book of the Year Awards! The award is organized by Foreword Reviews, a trade magazine dedicated to helping booksellers and librarians discover great books from indie presses. Here’s the full list. p.s. Related posts: New! Food…
I am thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World has made the Green Earth Book Award long list. Check out this amazing list perfect for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd! Green Earth Book Award – 2024 Long List PICTURE BOOK – PRIMARY READERS Books for young readers in which…