Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Antisemitism (also spelled anti-semitism or anti-Semitism): Prejudice, discrimination, vandalism, and/or violence against people who are Jewish. From Ruth Bader Ginsberg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Stacy Innerst There are plenty of books on racism and even skin color, but when I tried to make this list, I had trouble finding books for…
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…
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…
Please join us for our Multicultural Children’s Book Club. We host a FREE multicultural children’s picture book virtual book club on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST. January’s event will be held on January 5th and we are celebrating the Chinese New Year using It’s Chinese New Year,…
I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer by Laurie Wallmark!! Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer by Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Liz Wong Maria Mitchell’s curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a…
If you grew up Asian-American like me, you’ve probably been steered towards three career choices: doctor, engineer, and attorney. And maybe C.P.A. I can understand why my parents wanted “safe” jobs that were rooted in education in the face of systemic racism. But I’ve been immersed in the world of work as co-founder of Aquent,…
My son and I have fond memories of Weird but True books by National Geographic Kids. We read every single one that we could get our hands on. He especially loved the gross ones! Now my son is a senior in high school, but I think he will still enjoy flipping through this newest Weird…