I am thrilled to announce that, as of yesterday, my Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! Kickstarter is FULLY FUNDED! Thank you to everyone who has supported my Kickstarter! There is still time to pre-order a hard copy of Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! which will arrive well in time for the holiday season! Please go here…
Category: Asian American Children’s Books
Asian American books for kids including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, South Asian and more.
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! PAGE REVEAL!
I’m thrilled to reveal a page spread of my newest picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!, illustrated by Kai Gietzen. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Dad needs to get Boxer Baby down for her nap but she is not going down without a fight! This funny picture book…
Let’s Learn about the Hindu Holiday Rakhi & 2 Signed Books GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Amita Shah, with her post on Rakhi, also known as Raksha Bandhan! She also has a new picture book to celebrate this holiday. I also have a post on how Indian boxing champion Vaibhav Yadav celebrates Raksha Bandhan with his family. Shanti and the Knot of Protection: A…
Cover Reveal: Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!
I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of my newest picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! I wanted to introduce Kai Gietzen, the illustrator for Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime. Kai is a recent graduate of the Illustration program at the Rhode Island School of Design! This is his debut picture book as an illustrator. …
Rajani LaRocca’s MIRROR TO MIRROR Book Launch
It’s always amazing to hear Rajani LaRocca speak on anything. She’s funny, humble, and wildly entertaining. Plus, you can pick up some great tips on writing children’s books. Here’s her book launch for her newest middle grade novel in verse, Mirror to Mirror. Take a look yourself. I taped it for you! Q &…
How to Find Diverse Books About Asian American Pacific Islander Cultures: I’m thrilled to be featured on the Colorin Colorado blog!
I’m thrilled to be featured on the Colorín Colorado blog with a post on How to Find Diverse Books About Asian American Pacific Islander Cultures, just in time for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. You can find it here. p.s. Related posts: 40+ Lists of Asian American Books for Kids 14 Asian American…
Picture Book Announcement: We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court (out Fall 2024 through Red Comet Press)
I’m thrilled to announce a new picture book through Red Comet Press. We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez. This is the story of Simon Tam, the leader of the popular all-Asian-American dance-pop band, The Slants®,…